Attributes and BarriersBy Martina CamilleriClass: 1ED5Task 1 (P1):Personal AttributesTask 2 (P2):Principles of Effective CommunicationInterpersonal skills are skills that a person used to interact with people, individually and in groups. In business, these skills are used by an employee to enable them to accomplish their job while getting along with others. These skills include communication and listening skills, as well as attitude and behavior. (Skills You Need, What Are Interpersonal Skills?, 2011) http://www.skillsyouneed.com/interpersonal-skills.html These skills are beneficial for a person in a company because it can open up many positions for them in the organization. Employees with good interpersonal skills are likely to be productive because of their positive attitudes, while people with poor interpersonal skills would likely be the opposite. People with strong interpersonal skills are more likely to succeed in their professional and personal lives. Verbal Communication Definition Verbal communication is the way in which a person interacts with another person through the mouth. He thus expresses his ideas, his feelings or his messages. Verbal communication occurs primarily face-to-face. Verbal communication has its key elements, namely speech, language and words. Why it is considered important by employersVerbal communication is considered important by employers because it is essential for employees to communicate in a business. Employees need to get along with each other in an organization, in order to get things done and have a pleasant and calm environment. With verbal communication, some employees might let other employees ...... middle of paper ......kills you need, Barriers to Effective Communication, 2011) http://www.skillsyouneed.com /ips/barriers- communication.html P4 In order to avoid physical barriers, one can use a computer to chat or speak online with the person who is geographically in a different area. Gender Barriers Gender barriers may be present due to differences in the way men and women interact. For example, a woman tends to give more details about what she is talking about, while a man speaks with a more logical view of the subject, as studies have shown that women speak more words than men during discussions. 'a day. This could lead to the man/woman becoming bored with the subject. P4Gender barriers could be avoided by talking about a common topic that interests both men and women. This could generate interest and therefore more communication and interaction between the two..