What are the similarities between intrapersonal and interpersonal communication?

Intrapersonal communication is the communication done with oneself and it includes the thoughts, assessments, contemplations, and feelings that are associated with one’s inner communication. It is an activity that takes place in our mind; wherein a person is involved in a conversation with himself/herself, commonly known as ‘self-talk’ or ‘inner speech’. The activity can be a monologue or internal dialogue, i.e. when you imagine a conversation, in your mind with the absent other. So, it is quite obvious that the sender and receiver are the same person.

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Characteristics of Intrapersonal Communication
What Is Interpersonal Communication?
Characteristics of Interpersonal Communication
Difference Between Intrapersonal And Interpersonal Communication In Tabular Form
What are the similarities and differences between intrapersonal relationship and interpersonal communication?
What is the similarities of intrapersonal and interpersonal and public communication?
What are the similarities and differences of interpersonal skills and communication skills?
What are the similarities of interpersonal communication?

Characteristics of Intrapersonal Communication

Intrapersonal communication is a person’s inner dialogue i.e communication that occurs in our mind.
In intrapersonal communication, only an individual’s internal senses are involved.
It occurs during thinking and analysis of situations.
Intrapersonal communication is communication within oneself and therefore it involves one person.
It involves critical thinking, analysis and evaluation.
It is invisible in nature as it only involves an individual’s personal thoughts and feelings.
Information never goes beyond a person’s mind. The information is intended only for the person who is producing it.
Self awareness and interpretation of thoughts are important in intrapersonal communication.
There is only individual feedback.
Intrapersonal communication is a continuous form of communication that occurs every time a person is engaging his mind.

What Is Interpersonal Communication?

Interpersonal communication is the process of exchange of information, ideas and feelings between two or more people through verbal or non-verbal methods. It often includes face-to-face exchange of information, in a form of voice, facial expressions, body language and gestures. Although interpersonal communication is most often between pairs of individuals, it can also be extended to include small intimate groups such as the family. Interpersonal communication can take place in face-to-face settings, as well as through platforms such as social media.

Characteristics of Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal communication is the exchange of information between two or more people.
It requires verbal and non-verbal media to express ideas. Non-verbal Interpersonal skills include: Gestures, Eye-contact, body language etc.
Interpersonal communication is concerned with exchange of ideas, information, opinions, feelings etc.
It occurs during meetings and daily conversations with peers.
It involves exchange of ideas, opinions and experiences and therefore it involves two people or public settings of three or more people.
It is visible in nature.
Information flows from one person to another.
Good communication skills are important in interpersonal communication.
There is feedback from the parties involved.
Interpersonal communication occurs regularly since human beings routinely interact with one another.

Difference Between Intrapersonal And Interpersonal Communication In Tabular Form

BASIS OF COMPARISON	INTRAPERSONAL COMMUNICATION	INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Description	It is a person’s inner dialogue i.e communication that occurs in our mind.	It is the exchange of information between two or more people.
Requires	Only an individual’s internal senses are involved.	It requires verbal and non-verbal media to express ideas.
Occurrence	It occurs during thinking and analysis of situations.	It occurs during meetings and daily conversations with peers.
Visibility	It is invisible in nature as it only involves an individual’s personal thoughts and feelings.	It is visible in nature.
Concerned With	It concerned with critical thinking, analysis and evaluation.	It is concerned with exchange of ideas, information, opinions, feelings etc.
Information Flow	Information never goes beyond a person’s mind.	Information flows from one person to another.
Important Aspects	Self awareness and interpretation of thoughts are important in intrapersonal communication.	Good communication skills are important in interpersonal communication.
Feedback	There is only individual feedback.	There is feedback from the parties involved.
Number Of People Involved	It involves one person.	It involves two people or public settings of three or more people.

What are the similarities and differences between intrapersonal relationship and interpersonal communication?

The main difference between interpersonal and intrapersonal is that interpersonal happens between two or more people whereas intrapersonal happens within one's own inner self. Thus, intrapersonal is also known as self-communication. Interpersonal and intrapersonal are two terms that often refers to communication.

What is the similarities of intrapersonal and interpersonal and public communication?

Both are highly important for the self-growth of an individual. Both of the communications are influencing in nature. Interpersonal and intrapersonal communications impact each other indirectly. Both of the communications occur regularly in daily life.

What are the similarities and differences of interpersonal skills and communication skills?

Interpersonal skills are the ability to communicate and interact with the people around you. It includes both communication and attitude. It focuses on getting with the people personally and maintaining empathy professionally. On the other hand, communication skills are people's abilities to communicate with others.

What are the similarities of interpersonal communication?

It is a two-way form of communication. Here, the sender and receiver both directly communicate with each other. It is a one-way form of communication. Similarities between mass communication and interpersonal communication. Both forms of communication involve the sender, receiver, and medium of exchange.