Introduction
Interpersonal competence is an aspect of communication that is rarely given attention despite being a crucial facet of human interaction. In fact, Beebe et al. argue that it is comparable to breathing for being do critical to human growth (2). According to Beebe et al., this aspect of communication is necessary to maintain relationships and to improve affairs between lovers (6-7). To enhance our competence in interpersonal communication, we need to learn and master ways of verbally relating with others. One aspect that is greatly abused interpersonal communication is the inclusion of emotions when relaying and receiving information especially when anger is used (West and Turner 238). This review seeks to analyze emotion in communication and formulate a theoretical framework of its role in communication and suggest an action plan for the same.
The Role of Emotion in Interpersonal Communication
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