WTF is "Emotional Intelligence"

EulenWatcher · 2024-11-13T02:55:12+00:00

It's the ability to recognize your own emotions, emotions of others, their probably roots and causes (to a degree), the ability to express and manage your emotions in an appropriate manner and react to others expressing their emotions. It's the ability to be vulnerable and bear vulnerability of your close ones.

Basically it's about the skills needed for recognition and management of your own emotions and others' emotions to a certain degree.

Unhappy_Offer_1822 · 2024-11-13T02:44:00+00:00

understanding your emotional state and how it affects your actions

also self awareness

MyLastBestChance · 2024-11-13T02:53:34+00:00

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. It's also known as emotional quotient (EQ).

Some key elements of EI include: Self-awareness: Being aware of your own feelings Self-regulation: Being able to manage your emotions Motivation: Having the drive to do something Empathy: Being able to understand and relate to the feelings of others Social skills: Having strong interpersonal skills, such as conflict management and communication

My_House_on_Mars · 2024-11-13T02:24:08+00:00

I feel like this is a loaded question. Any rational answer will be met with "that's what women say when they blablabla"

If you really want to know use Google or come back and tell us why you don't like the Google definition

fakingandnotmakingit · 2024-11-13T03:49:09+00:00

Being able to manage your own emotions and also understand other people's emotions and act accordingly.

Like if you're always angry or don't show emotions except happy and angry you aren't emotionally intelligent.

But also let's say she gives you thoughtful birthday gifts and is disappointed when for her birthday she gets a gift card then emotional intelligence would be to understand why she's upset and why next year you should put more thought into the gift.

Sharp_Engineering379 · 2024-11-13T02:28:37+00:00

The term is 30-40 years old. It refers to someone’s ability to read and interpret body language, tone, and inflection. Their ability to read the room, to know when it’s cool to crack a joke or when the mood requires seriousness. The ability to flirt, to gauge interest, to know when to leave.

mashedturnip · 2024-11-13T03:06:32+00:00

Basically giving a shit about feelings, yours and others. The opposite of the “strong, silent type” who never talks about their feelings and is uncomfortable/indifferent/avoidant when other people are expressing theirs

ThatBitchA · 2024-11-13T02:48:34+00:00

A man coined the word.

It's a very popular buzzword for leadership conferences, self-help books, and other things geared towards men.

So maybe ask your fellow man.

KikiYuyu · 2024-11-13T10:50:34+00:00

Awareness and understanding of one's own emotions and the emotions of others.

waffleznstuff30 · 2024-11-13T14:13:27+00:00

The ability to recognize your emotions and the emotions of others.

Self awareness/and knowing how to regulate your emotions.

This is where things like empathy and consideration for someone come in.

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yamb97 · 2024-11-13T10:53:48+00:00

EQ vs IQ. Some have both, some have neither. The ability to understand why someone may feel the way they do. Yourself and others. For the former, a sense of self awareness; for the later a sense of empathy.

MiddleZealousideal89 · 2024-11-13T03:05:30+00:00

I'd say it's two-fold:

Being able to understand and manage your emotional state.
You can understand what other people are going through (or, at the very least, you try to understand it), and you know what the appropriate course of action would be. (or, at the very least, try to act appropriately).

Ineedtogetthisout97 · 2024-11-13T04:02:12+00:00

Reading the room, interpreting the unsaid, and anticipating what someone is going to do before anyone else by picking up on their emotions in combination with hyper vigilance, empathy, and self awareness. I’ve made a very successful career out of it in strategy and business development. I couldn’t date someone who didn’t have a high EQ - it’s often seen outwardly as charisma.

apresonly · 2024-11-13T14:42:04+00:00

A not emotionally intelligent guy will repress his feelings until he lashes out.

An emotionally intelligent guy will deal with his feelings so he doesn’t lash out.

Ex: I know I get very frustrated and snappy when I am late so I always plan enough time to be somewhere. If things don’t go right and I’m going to be late, I have strategies to deal with my emotions* because I am aware they exist (instead of repressing/ignoring) and I know I prefer to deal with them rather than succumb to them.

In relationships, I like to proactively talk through issues rather than let things fester. My goal is always to be on the same page as others.

*things like deep breathing, reminding myself that I usually try my best to be on time so being late once in awhile is okay and human

Jesus-God-Cornbread · 2024-11-13T02:38:36+00:00

Being able to read a room and act accordingly

uglysaladisugly · 2024-11-13T12:50:40+00:00

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Not gonna lie, I did giggle.

Ok-Area-9739 · 2024-11-13T14:16:33+00:00

Did you not Google “emotional intelligence” before asking this question? 🥹😅

Title	WTF is "Emotional Intelligence"
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Date	November 13, 2024 12:15 AM UTC (1 year ago)
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