Humans communicate in a wide variety of different ways. Some of the ways we
communicate such as speaking directly to another person is easy to recognize as a form of
communication. On the other hand, some of the ways we give and receive information with those
around us is not as easily recognizable. Communicating nonverbally is something we as humans
do every single day of our lives though we may not be able to pinpoint exact circumstances for
when nonverbal communication is required or when it is the best form of communication for the
situation. Some people seem to effortlessly communicate and engage with the outside world
while others find it to be a far more difficult process. There may be an answer as to why different
types of people are better and worse at communicating effectively when considering the concepts
of emotional intelligence and the different types of self-monitoring behaviors. Both ideas deal
with some level of being emotionally aware of the behavior of one’s self and the behaviors of
others and by linking the two together a correlation can be found in the way that those with a
higher capacity for emotional intelligence will in turn also possess a high ability of self-
monitoring.
Self-monitoring
Self-monitoring is the ability or skill to assess a social situation and react accordingly.
Different types of people possess different abilities in terms of deciphering and reacting to social
cues. These people can fall into one of two categories of self-monitoring skill based on their
behavior in public. The difference lies in the ability or willingness to control and stage-manage
behavior in a social setting (Mehra & Kilduff, 2001). There are a number of factors involve...