Interpersonal Communication can best be defined as sharing emotions, ideas, and information through a conversation with either a small group or one to one. As opposed to other forms of communications, interpersonal communication soles focus is not only to exchange information but to understand an individual. Self disclosure is very important to interpersonal communication. The Johari window model demonstrates four areas. The first area is “the open arena” which is information about yourself that you and others are already aware of. The second area is “the blind area” which consists of information only others know about you and you are not aware of. The third area, “the hidden area,” is information you are aware of but is kept away from others. The final area is the “the unknown area,” that consists of information about yourself unknown to everyone including yourself. The image above showcases “the hidden area” because this is information that only the man holding the coffee cup will know but decides to keep from others except has decide to tell the other person. Now this information has moved to “the open area” that allows the two individuals in the image to be aware of.

This cartoon image can relate back to anytime I begin a new job. For instance, I have recently made a year at my job. Throughout the year I have gained and reciprocated trust with my colleagues. While I kept lots of my personal feelings, ideas and information about myself hidden. I have begun to move to the open area with others individuals by sharing my personal information. This has allowed me to get closer to others at work and for all of us to get to know each other better.

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