...Letter of Advice: Interpersonal Communication Derek M. Cote COM 200 Interpersonal Communication Professor Latricia M. Carter January 21, 2012 Letter of Advice: Interpersonal Communication Dear Ricky and Lucy, Congratulations on your recent engagement! I would like to share some communication concepts that I recently learned and personal experiences with both of you on the importance of interpersonal communication for a strong healthy marriage. We often take our spoken words and body language for granted which sometimes have a negative impact on our relationship. Knowing your partner and communicating effectively to share personal feelings is the key to a successful marriage. Self-Disclosure Self disclosure is a key element in a marriage which increases trust in each other while building a strong relationship. Understanding your inner thoughts and feelings will significantly impact how you see others, especially your spouse, which will increase your ability to share your innermost feelings (Sole, 2011). Ricky and Lucy, by sharing these private feelings and other hidden secrets will reveal your vulnerabilities that will deepen your relationship with each other. I can see that both of you genuinely love each other; so this will not be hard to accomplish. Self disclosure is paramount to a successful intimate marriage; your initial risk of communicating your true identity will be rewarded throughout your marriage (Schoenberg, 2011). I recently read...
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...Final Paper: Letter of Advice COM 200 Interpersonal Communications Instructor: Joan Golding June 17. 2013 Letter of Advice Dear Kathy and Mark, Let me start by saying congratulations on your upcoming wedding and thank you for having the confidence in me to ask for my advice on interpersonal communications. Marriage is one of the biggest steps you will make in your life; committing yourselves to each other will not always be an easy road but one well worth the time to build together. Let me start you with a bit of information out of my text book from my course that I am taking, as Kathy Sole discusses “Communication is not simply the exchange of words and information; it is the means through which we share knowledge, thoughts, ideas, and feelings with other people” (Sole, 2011). You need to understand the principles and misconceptions of effective communication to make it work. It has been my experience after 33 years of marriage that we must all realize the power that words have and how the effect our attitude and also how we perceive what is being said between each other. Always try to choose what you say to each other carefully, even when not happy about something, with care because words can hurt. Negative emotions...
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...Letter of advice to co-workers ShaLes Barkley Com200: Interpersonal Communication Michael Gavino April 10, 2016 Letter of advice to co-workers To my fellow current and new co-workers who is reading this letter. I gather at the fact that you are wondering how do you become a better communicator in the work place. Well hopefully this letter of advice will help you gain the confidence and understanding in communicating in the work place. This advice is also good for those in relationships as well. So hopefully what I write about will help you out as much as possible. No matter how old you are or what you think you know it is always good to get advice on communicating not only with your coworkers but your friends and family. There are various barriers that can cause a person to cram up and not be a good communicator. Always remember that you are not alone when it comes to communication situations that you fear you will not do well in. Not everyone is a good communicator. It is always good to get some advice or hear so good advice to even better yourself as a person. To be a successful employee in any company, you need to first understand that there are some barriers and principles to becoming a great communicator in today’s workplace. Once you are able to understand that there is some principles and barriers you will grow as a great individual who learned new ways to communicate better with other people that they will be working with from here on out. Trust this...
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...Letter of Advice COM 200 March 3rd, 2014 Wanda and Larry, today I am writing a letter for you that will hopefully give you some good advice on how to effectively use interpersonal communication. This will be key to a great marriage and maintaining a strong and healthy relationship. I want to tell you about some common misconceptions, barriers of communication, and the impact that your culture has on interpersonal relationships. By giving you a little advice, hopefully this will give you both a head start to a sustained marriage and give you a solid base to start on. It would be a lie if I told you that relationships aren't complicated in a lot of different ways. Relationships are delicate like a flower and should be handled very carefully. You have to exercise patience, be kind, and be thoughtful. More importantly, you need to know who you are and at the same time aware of your self-concept. “Today most researchers believe that who you think you are is a complex mix of how you see yourself; how others see you; what parents, teachers, and peers have told you about yourself; and what your society or culture tells you that you are or should be. Your self-concept is learned; it is organized, it is dynamic, and it is changeable” (Purkey, 1988). Listen to your significant other and listen to what they are telling you. Be open with each other. You can save a lot of time and heartache by doing this and in the end less tears...
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...Communications in Relationships Thomas Rogers COM200: Interpersonal Communication (GSL1332B) Dr. Sherell Harrell 8/17/2013 As humans we come to realize that any thing we endeavor and take time, energy and effort deserves our best. This includes interpersonal communications. While working on your communication skills you will find that the advice you got from friends or family may not work for you. This is why it is called advice. Incorporating advice into your daily life takes effort. One wants to be sure that the advice given is sound by doing some ground work and research the advice. Honing your communication skills will improve your self image and self esteem. This comes from understanding how to avoid miscommunications. This letter is to advise the both of you in improving your interpersonal communication in hopes of a lasting relationship. I find the advice giving to be basically sound and within the realms of plausibility as well as possibility and gives truth to its purpose. With answers to your questions we can improve one’s quality of communicational skills. If you improve in one area then you will notice improvement in other areas. When improving your interpersonal relationship do it together. This way both will understand the concepts or advice given at the same time. This will create growth and a stronger bond in the relationship. This will help in long or short term life planning. Exercise your new or improve skills daily and together...
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...Letter of Advice Brian Smith Com 200 Interpersonal Communication Instructor Bianco Marino January 12 2014 Dear Melissa and Tom , Let me first say congratulations on your recent engagement. It is an honor that you both would like advice on how to effectively communicate in your relationship. In taking an interpersonal communication course, I have learned several concepts that I would like to share with you throughout this letter. Communication is important in developing and maintaining relationships. We communicate every day and learning how to effectively do so will strengthen your relationships both personally and professionally. We begin communicating from the time we are born. As we mature so does our ability to communicate. Although communication can be difficult, understanding how communication works, and the multiple uses of verbal and non verbal expressions is key factor when it comes to successful communication. The ability listen, control your emotions and understand misconceptions are also another important factor in communication as well to make improvements to increase the relationship between both partners. While communication has been defined as an exchange of words between two or more people understanding that communication is more then that will give you a better insight on how to communicate. As Kathy Sole (2011) discusses “Communication is not simply the exchange of words and information;...
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...Letter of Advice Vincent Johnson COM200: Interpersonal Communication Instructor: Donna Mills March 18, 2013 Introduction/Thesis: Dear Vincent & Deliliah, Marriage is such a wonderful thing, actually marriage is a God thing, and in order for a marriage to survive you must seek God. I was told you both heard about me taking an Interpersonal Communication course and requested my advice on how what I’ve learned could apply to your new marriage. God is the foundation that any marriage should be built upon but the next most important thing is communication. Without communication a marriage is most certainly headed for disaster. Communication is a key tool that must be worked at and a daily practice in your marriage (James 2:17 – Even so Faith if it hath not works is dead). If you both want a happy, long-lasting marriage then you must continuously work on your communication. I am very excited and enthused that you inquired me to give you some advice. I will do my best to pass along all the necessary tools I have retained from my interpersonal communication course, to better equip you for marriage. I am very positive that everything I have to share you both will find very enlightening towards your marriage. In my class the name of our text book is Making Connections: Understanding Interpersonal Communication (Sole, 2011), where in this book we learned that there are six basic principles to communicating. Just for fun I...
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... 2 Outline In this paper I will speak with Andre and Lois about their interpersonal communication within their relationship. Andre and Lois have been recently engaged and they have been together long enough to be able to know each other but they have concerns about their communication. They are afraid that in the future poor communication may ruin their marriage if they do not seek help. Effective listening and communication is they key component that will in the end make or break a relationship. The first part of the letter to the couple will focus upon how words have the power to create and affect attitudes, behavior, and perception and explain to the couple the understanding upon how perceptions, emotions, and nonverbal expression affect interpersonal relationships. In the article titled Send The Right Message The Right Way it explains how communication is key in personal relationships but one has to make sure that the person on the receiving end of the message understands the message and not misinterprets anything (Meadows, L. 2011). In explanation of that statement the couple will have to understand the importance of communication and how to make sure they that say what they mean and mean what they say. The letter will go on to explain how emotional intelligence and its role in effective interpersonal relationships and how to evaluate appropriate levels of self-disclosure in relationships. According to the article Nurturing...
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...A Letter to Disclose Shanika Williams Comm: Interpersonal Communication Instructor: Jessica Guire 05-05-13 In relationships there are different way and views to go about having healthy. I will give you some good views and some ways that aren’t suitable in a relationship. In this letter you will find some good advice and how to self-disclose information to your spouse, without making yourself feeling vulnerable but attentive to each other in a relationship; with the intent you need to have a successful and uplifting experience. First things first, let me say congratulations on your marriage; I’m happy for the both of you and wish the best of luck to you in and the future you both will have together as husband and wife. There are some important things to making a marriage such successful, for one, working together a unity in the marriage. Be willing to compromise in your marriage for each other. However, one of the most important things in a successful marriage is be willing to communication. Although this can bring a wedge for people do to the fact that some individual’s in a marriage or relationship feel that they cause arguments, and making yourself vulnerable to the other person. It’s very important to communicate with each other honestly about everything that is important to you, rather than suppressing your issues. The daily routine should address your feelings and thoughts that may be on your mind. Making sure you get to know the other in all aspects and...
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...Running head: Interpersonal Relationships Final paper: Interpersonal Relationships Natalie Simmons COM 200 Interpersonal Communication Lakisha Bryant January 23, 2012 Dear Mr. & soon to be Mrs. Johnson: An interpersonal relationship is a fulfillment that every individual needs. In your relationship, you have already made the necessary steps to achieving a meaningful and long-term marriage by seeking advice. Every relationship is not perfect. There will be some barriers that come throughout your marriage, but with awareness and preparation, you can work through them and maintain a healthy relationship for many years. By taking an Interpersonal Relationship course, it has given me the necessary tools to become more aware of relationships and communication with others. Throughout this letter there will be several topics that will prove vital to the success of your future marriage. The principles of Interpersonal communication will help develop strategies for your life, improve empathetic listening, and the importance of managing interpersonal conflicts will serve as a guide to a long and healthy marriage. As a couple, you have made the choice to settle down with the man/woman of your dreams. You have decided that you are going to be married and by seeking advice, you are making the first step to maintaining the love and respect you are so passionate about in your relationship. The first step is: To know the principles and misconceptions...
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...Letter of Advice Rebecca Black-Long Interpersonal Communication 200 Professor Tricic June 22, 2014 Dear Bobby Joe and Billie Sue: Congratulations of your recent announcement of engagement! I know you are both so excited and are looking forward to a wonderful married life full of happiness and love. I appreciate your interest in wanting to know of the things I learned recently in my Interpersonal Communication class at Ashford University that may help you in securing your future together through communication. I would like to cover five topics that I personally feel will be most beneficial to you both as you begin your journey to a happy life. The five topics I have chosen are 1) understanding how perceptions, emotions, and nonverbal expression affect interpersonal relationships, 2) knowing strategies for managing interpersonal conflicts, 3) recognizing how words have the power to create and affect attitudes, behavior, and perception, 4) developing strategies for active, critical, and empathic listening, and 5) understanding the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communications. I personally feel that if you both consciously work towards mastering the skills of effective communication your relationship will flourish and grow. In addition to my advice, I will also offer you some supporting evidence from professionals that I believe will be very beneficial for the both of you. Keep in mind as you join your lives together through holy matrimony, the...
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...Letter of Advice: A Long-lasting Loving Healthy Relationship Demetrice Sterling COM 200 Instructor Moak May 1, 2013 Hi Tim and Sara, My name is xxxxxxxxx I understand that you two are newly engaged, and were made aware that I was taking a course in Interpersonal Communication; additionally, as a couple you are seeking suggestions and advice regarding your relationship. I will share knowledge from the course material, and from my life experiences both good and bad. In this letter I will discuss strategies for empathic listening, recognizing the power of words, how nonverbal expressions affect relationships, and how to create a positive communication climate. Let me assure you that this letter will certainly serve as a footprint for ways to better your relationship. I am extremely honored to share some dynamics of interpersonal relationships with you, Tim and Sara. First I would like to qualify myself by stating that with the help of God, my husband and I celebrated 5 years of marriage on April 19, 2008; thus, I know a little bit about how to maintain a long-lasting loving healthy relationship. Furthermore, the day is your lucky day for the reason that I will share my knowledge with both of you today and set you on a path toward a long-lasting, loving, and healthy relationship. First I want to share a little bit of information about myself. I married my best friend sweetheart in 2008, and we are still together after 5 years. I am the mother of...
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...writing to inform you that I have received your letter and would first, like to congratulate and wish you well in your new ventures as a family in holy matrimony. I understand that you would like my advice on producing a long lasting and happy relationship. I feel the need to advise you both that I am not a relationship therapist however, as you are aware I have taken a course in interpersonal communication and would be more than happy to provide you with as much knowledge as possible that I have obtained in this class. Hopefully, based on what I have learned and your cooperation in working with me this will help to resolve any issues that may arise in your relationship. Using interpersonal communication effectively can be the foundation needed in order to keep and/or develop a productive, calm, and stronger relationship. These are some of the things I would like to address. 1. The principles and misconceptions in effective interpersonal communications. 2. Identify the barriers to effective interpersonal interactions. 3. Describe the process by which self-concept is developed and maintained. 4. Assess their personal communications and improve their communication competencies. 5. Develop strategies for active, critical, and empathic listening. 6. Recognize how words have the power to create and affect attitudes, behavior, and perception. 7. Understand how perceptions, emotions, and nonverbal expression affect interpersonal relationships. 8. Define emotional intelligence...
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...Relationship Advice Linda Teasdale COM 200 Dr. Gardner August 21, 2011 Relationship Advice Dear Cindy and John, It would be my pleasure to give the two of you advice on your relationship. As you are well aware, I am currently taking a course on interpersonal communications. The areas of advice that I will be covering are: 1) managing interpersonal conflicts, 2) perceptions, emotions, and nonverbal expressions, 3) active, critical, and empathic listening, 4) barriers too effective interpersonal interactions, and 5) words have the power to create and affect attitudes, behavior, and perception. Some of the features needed to sustain a lasting bond include empathy, trust, and intimacy (Sole, 2011). Without proper interpersonal communications a relationship will suffer and ultimately end up dissolving. Interpersonal communications is critically important to the survival of any relationship. Managing Interpersonal Conflicts Even in the best of relationships there is conflict. Conflict does not have to get ugly and having conflict does not mean that your relationship is going to fail. Conflict is normal, unresolved conflict is what can dissolve relationships. Unresolved conflict can even lead to violence at times. In order for individuals to manage their interpersonal conflicts, they must know how to properly communicate with each other. Cindy and John, a technique that the two of you can use to try and manage your interpersonal conflict is time out. Time...
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...Letter of Advice Lakesha Fields Com/200 March 7, 2012 Harold Engle Letter of Advice I. Dear Jackie and Clemon, congratulation on your new commitment. It is with admiration that you seek advice and guidance on how to maintain and be successful in your marriage. To be successful in your marriage the main key is communication. Communication is a decisive talent to have in a companionship. Communication has often been expressed as the method by which ones idea’s or information is mutual between individuals (Sole, 2011). Communication is the foundation for any solid marriage or relationship. In order to actually comprehend yourself and others, one must initially comprehend the way he or she interrelates in his or her routine interactions with others by learning what his or her interpersonal interactions are. Married couples employ interpersonal interaction efficiently in his or her relationship by utilizing five learning outcome tools. A. Additionally, learning the principles and misconceptions of communication, knowing the communication barriers, the strategies for listening, how word affect people, and how emotional intellect has an effect on interpersonal companionship also helps to have a successful marriage. II. Explain the values and fallacy in effectual interpersonal communication. There are so many principles involving communication. A. The fundamental principles concerning human communication are imperative. Throughout my communication course I...
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