Role Of Emotion In Communication

Name Course Instructor Date Speech Presentation Background/ Introduction Interpersonal communication is when two or more people transmit a message directly including face to face where there is a sender and receiver. People communicative closeness, and since they express emotions, it is important communicate what is relevant in the intended meaning and message. Interpersonal communication ought to be clear and fair, and interpersonal communication contributes to the creation of meanings that make up the social environment. You may elicit emotional responses depending on how you communicate underlining the importance of understanding how emotions are linked to communication, and in a family, communication connects the members who have a sense of identity based on family culture and tradition. Role of emotion in communication Identity and communication are closely intertwined, and the lack of communication can affect an individual’s well-being. The experience of emotion is influenced by the perceptions, physiology, language and the social experiences (Wood). The theories of emotions are based on physiological influences, perceptional influences and social influences. Ideally, people ought to recognize feelings and communicate these feelings so that there is correct interpretation, and this helps in both personal life and the workplace. We respond and even react to others in the in the communication process, and most especially, when communication triggers emotions. However, the culture and communities influence our perceptions about bad and good emotions and whether to express them or repel them. Obstacles to communicating emotions There are obstacles to mindful listening and communication since social expectations shape how we express emotions. Vulnerability is another issue since people give information based on their belief about how ...