Social skills
Social Skills
Social skills (/ˈsoʊʃəl skɪlz/) are the skills we use to communicate and interact with each other, both verbally and non-verbally, through gestures, body language and our personal appearance.
Etymology
The term "social skills" is derived from the Latin word "socius" meaning "companion" and the Old Norse word "skil" meaning "discernment, knowledge".
Definition
Social skills are the ways in which we interact with others. They include a wide range of skills, from communication and listening to understanding and responding to social cues. These skills are crucial for forming relationships, succeeding in school or work, and becoming a well-rounded individual.
Related Terms
- Communication Skills: These are the abilities you use when giving and receiving different kinds of information.
- Interpersonal Skills: These are the skills we use every day to communicate and interact with other people, both individually and in groups.
- Emotional Intelligence: This is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict.
- Non-Verbal Communication: This involves the use of physical ways of communication, like tone of voice, touch, and body language.
- Active Listening: This is a communication technique used in counselling, training, and conflict resolution, which requires the listener to fully concentrate, understand, respond and then remember what is being said.
- Empathy: This is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Importance of Social Skills
Social skills are essential for a successful and healthy life. They enable us to know what to say, how to make good choices, and how to behave in diverse situations. The extent to which children and adults can effectively use social skills can influence their academic performance, behavior, social and family relationships, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Social skills
- Wikipedia's article - Social skills
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