How to improve social intelligence

Social intelligence is the ability of a person to interpret and assess their social environment and to establish meaningful relationships with others. This is also known as "street smartness."

It is an acquired symptom that grows with that person. A person's level of social intelligence determines how well they interact with others. Improving one's social intelligence is important because it has numerous benefits.

Here are some of my favourite tips on how to get one.

1. Paying attention to others.

It is true that people are wired in different ways. Some are extroverted by nature and some are introverted.

However, studies have shown that being sensitive and listening to others can nurture one's social intelligence. This is not going to be Introvert. The only successful act of paying attention to others without necessarily opening up is the key to establishing a successful relationship of mutual interest.

As you interact with more people, you learn to trust and let them in.

2. Understand yourself

Understanding your social environment is the most important thing to understand yourself first.

How do you respond to social stimuli? How do you react when a stranger greets you? Is your social behaviour abhorrent? Answering these and other questions will help you identify your social strengths and weaknesses, and help you find your areas where you need to work on. This in turn will boost your social intelligence.

3. Improve your communication skills

In social interactions, effective communication is heartfelt. This can mean the difference between successful and unsuccessful social relationships.

A competent dialogue begins with verbal overtones or is able to express your ideas freely without stress. It also has the right body language. Body language says a ton about a person, maybe more than verbal communication. Take cues from people around you and learn the right body language.

Maintaining eye contact is also important for proper communication. It shows confidence and determination, both of which help to build social intelligence.

4. Learn how to resolve conflicts

In any social setting, conflicts are almost inevitable. People have different opinions and feelings about things, and this difference is bound to bring about conflict. Social disputes can make or break relationships.

To improve your social intelligence, establish healthy ways to resolve conflicts. Learn from the people around you and ask them how they feel about you. Modify them where possible.

5. Be empathetic

We all feel good when other people understand and relate to our prophecy. Research has shown that empathy is essential to establishing healthy relationships and improving social intelligence.

When we empathize with others, they seem to support them, and they are more likely to respond to us from a social perspective.

6. Invest in your relationship

Relationships of any kind are dynamic. To keep them, you have to invest time and effort and adapt to their changing nature.

Remember: Establishing relationships is much easier than maintaining relationships. Also, learn to give back - one-way relationships don't grow.

Conclusion

Humans are social animals. You cannot live in loneliness. Improving your social intelligence is just as important as enhancing your social interaction. Doing so not only improves your overall social performance, but also keeps you healthy.