{"id":33342,"date":"2018-04-07T20:10:34","date_gmt":"2018-04-07T17:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=33342"},"modified":"2018-04-07T20:10:34","modified_gmt":"2018-04-07T17:10:34","slug":"essential-social-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/essential-social-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Essential Social Skills and How to Master Them"},"content":{"rendered":"
They say that no man is an island, at some point, we\u2019ll have to interact with other people. Social skills help us comfortably make interactions.<\/p>\n
Research done in recent years has shown that a relationship exists between learning and emotional intelligence. Our social skills are a big part of our emotional intelligence<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a list of essential skills that everyone needs and how they can master them:<\/p>\n Rubik\u2019s Cube<\/a> is among the tools that can help boost our problem-solving abilities, while at the same time be fun<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Problem-solving skills are an essential part of our social skills. This is mainly because conflicts and disagreements will always come about as a result of our social interactions. Your ability to compromise and live with it helps you work well with others.<\/p>\n Without these skills, chances of you settling disagreements will be futile, and you\u2019ll be less likely to see other peoples\u2019 perspectives, teamwork boosts your performance, and problem-solving skills help you maintain these teams.<\/p>\n Speaking and listening skills are vital social skills. Our ability to listen to others and respond as required is crucial. Being a good listener<\/a> is part of having effective communication skills. Expressing yourself to others will only be useful when we take the time to understand what they are saying. You can only be heard when you show genuine interest in other people and what they have to say.<\/p>\n Communication skills are vital<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Consider a scenario where you have challenges communicating with others, probably due to the language barrier. Chances are the social aspect of your life will not be as developed as it ought to be. Excellent social skills also imply bridging the language barrier gap.<\/p>\n You may be an excellent listener or speaker but lack respect<\/a> and being considerate of others or the situation they are going through. Your choice of words in any social setting must be in line with that particular context. Some circumstances dictate formality while others the opposite, your social skills should help you<\/strong> identify these conditions and help you act accordingly.<\/p>\n Before you can start any conversation, salutations are necessary. People notice such things including when we thank them or apologize for wrongdoing. It\u2019s a great way of building the trust<\/a> essential for having successful social relationships. Even our writing should reflect consideration and courtesy; a good example is writing articles that don\u2019t harm but rather enhance our social relationships.<\/p>\n Have an open-mind, and the willingness to explore other possibilities or options<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Entering into a conversation with a fixed mindset limits us from seeing other opportunities and ideas that can be exploited. Our level of curiosity and being open-minded are crucial social skills. The two help communicate with those around us effectively. Having an open mind<\/a> allows you to listen to what others have to say and accept what they are proposing.<\/p>\n Eye contact and body posture are tools that improve our communication<\/a>. It\u2019s therefore pertinent that we pay attention to the nonverbal gestures. People may not always be in a position to express their feelings using words but will drop physical cues that can give you a hint of how they honestly feel. Non-verbal gestures are an essential part of communication.<\/p>\nSocial Skills<\/h2>\n
1. Problem-Solving Skills<\/h3>\n
2. Communication Skills<\/h3>\n
\u00a03. Being Considerate and Courteous<\/h3>\n
4. Curiosity and Open-Mindedness<\/h3>\n
\u00a05. Body Language<\/h3>\n
6. Always Be Aware of Your Surrounding<\/h3>\n