Effective Communication as a Core Interpersonal Skills

Interpersonal Effectiveness

• is the ability to interact positively and effectively with others.

• It involves clear communication, empathy, mutual respect, and the ability to maintain relationships while asserting one’s own needs and boundaries.

1 Helps maintain healthy relationships with family, friends, and classmates

2. Promotes teamwork, cooperation, and conflict resolution.

3. Builds trust and respect in social and community settings.

4. Essential for leadership, advocacy, and participation in civic activities

Importance of Effective Communication in Daily Life

Verbal Communication

• Use of Language

• Clear Messaging

• Mutual Respect

• Negotiation

(UCMN)

Nonverbal Communication

• Sensitivity to the needs of others

• Recognize Social Cues

• Cultural and Contextual Awareness

Core Filipino Values

• Pakikipagkapwa-tao

• Paggalang

• Pakikisama

• Bayanihan

Pakikipagkapwa-tao

• Treating others with respect and compassion; seeing others as fellow human beings.

Paggalang

• Showing deference, especially to elders and authority figures (e.g., using “po” and “opo”

Pakikisama

• Maintaining harmony and avoiding conflict in groups; going along with the group

Bayanihan

• Working together for a common good; community cooperation

Use of language

• Speak clearly and appropriately depending on the context

• Use Filipino honorifics: “po,” “opo,” “Kuya,” “Ate,” “Ginoo,” “Ginang”

Clear Messaging

• Think before speaking; use organized thoughts.

• Avoid sarcasm or vague expressions that can be misunderstood.

Example:“I feel tired and need help with the dishes” vs. “Why do I always have to do everything?”

Mutual Respect

• Let others finish speaking; respond thoughtfully

• Acknowledge differing opinions without dismissing them.

Example:Use polite but assertive tone: “I understand your point, but I believe…”

Negotiation

• Suggest compromises: “Can we divide the tasks?”

• Ask help respectfully: “Pwede mo ba akong tulungan sa project?

Sensitivity to the needs of others

• Smile, maintain calm posture, and show empathy through gestures (e.g., tapping shoulder, nodding)

• Sense when someone is upset or uncomfortable and adjust accordingly

Recognizing Social Cues

• Pay attention to facial expressions, tone, and body language

• Filipino nonverbal gestures like ngiti at pagmamano

Cultural and Contextual Awareness

• Understand that older generations may expect more formality.

• Know when to switch between formal (e.g., during meetings) and informal tone (e.g., with friends)