Communication is one of the fundamental processes in our lives, through which thoughts, information, feelings and much more can be exchanged. The media change with the advancement of technology, for example in the 90s telephones were used mainly for communication, today smartphones are widely used for communication. As we are familiar with the concept of sender and receiver in communication, here we will differentiate between two types of communication. One of them is intrapersonal communication and the other is interpersonal communication. The difference between the types of communication mentioned above is based on the number of people involved in this type of communication. Intrapersonal communication is the type of communication that one makes with oneself; in this case, the person himself is the sender and the receiver. Intrapersonal communication is also called internal dialogue or internal speech. Contrary to this, interpersonal communication is the type of communication between two or more people through verbal or non-verbal language.

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What is intrapersonal communication?

Intrapersonal communication refers to the communication process that takes place between two or more people using verbal or non-verbal language. As we know that social interaction and the exchange of thoughts and ideas is the necessity of human existence, this process is essential for an individual to refresh their mind. Intrapersonal communication can be both face-to-face communication and that which can be through some mediation, via telephone, mobile, social networks or mail. Intrapersonal communication that takes place by means other than face-to-face communication is called mediated communication. Even communication that takes place through non-verbal characteristics such as body language, facial expression, gestures and tone of voice is also classified as intrapersonal communication. Some of the most outstanding characteristics of intrapersonal communication are that it is inescapable, complex, contextual and irreversible or unrepeatable. Interpersonal communication is the most regular type of communication since it is the social need of both the sender and the receiver. Interpersonal communication can be classified into three types according to the number of people who participate in the communication process. Interpersonal communication in which two people participate is known as dyadic communication. Interpersonal communication in which three or more people participate in the communication process is group communication.

What is interpersonal communication?

Interpersonal communication is the type of communication when one engages in communicating with himself. In this case, the person himself is the sender and the receiver. This type of communication is also known as “internal dialogue” or “internal speech.” This type of communication takes place when you are deep in thought and trying to clear things up for yourself. It means that if one is admonished or guilty of any of the activities, one consults or communicates with himself to justify himself or clarify. The other most important use of interpersonal communication is when an individual is planning for the future, trying to consult himself and convince with his approach. As in this type of communication, oneself is the sender and the receiver, This activity can be a monologue when you speak verbally to yourself, or it can be internal dialogue, since without the use of verbal or non-verbal characteristics, you try to talk to yourself. Mainly three aspects govern interpersonal communication; self-concept, expectation and perception.

Intrapersonal communication versus interpersonal communication

• Intrapersonal communication refers to the communication process that takes place between two or more people using verbal or non-verbal language. On the other hand, interpersonal communication is the type of communication that one makes with oneself; in this case, the person himself is the sender and the receiver.
• Some of the most outstanding characteristics of intrapersonal communication are that it is inescapable, complex, contextual and irreversible or unrepeatable. Considering that, mainly three aspects govern interpersonal communication; self-concept, expectation and perception.
• Interpersonal communication occurs continuously when we are thinking about something or aspect, while intrapersonal communication occurs on a regular basis since it is a social need.