What is Interpersonal skillsInterpersonal Skills are the life skills we use every day to communicate and interact with other people, both individually and in groups. People who have worked on developing strong interpersonal skills are usually more successful in both their professional and personal lives.

PUT ON A HAPPY FACEPeople who are the life of the party usually have one thing in common: They're happy. If you smile often and have an upbeat attitude, your coworkers will be drawn to you. And when you're having a bad day, don't try to pull others down with you. You may find that people pass you by in favor of those with a more cheerful outlook.

SHOW THAT YOU CAREWhen it comes to praise, don't hold back the applause. If a coworker has done something you appreciate -- no matter how small -- thank them for it. Identify at least one attribute you value in each of your coworkers, and let them know about it. Give colleagues a warm welcome whenever they call you or visit your office.

BE RESPECTFUL OF COLLEAGUESTake note of what's happening with your coworkers. Recognize the happy events in their lives -- from a birthday to a kid's kindergarten graduation -- and be sure to show your genuine compassion when they face any personal tragedy.

BE AN ACTIVE LISTENERUnfortunately, active listening is becoming a lost art. Being an active listener shows that you intend to both hear and recognize another's perspective. Using your own words, repeat what the speaker has said. By doing this, you'll know that you've processed their words, and they'll realize that your answers have been genuinely thought out.

PROMOTE TOGETHERNESSHelp coworkers thrive by creating a friendly, cooperative environment. Treat everyone the same, not like they're part of a hierarchy, and don't act like one person's opinion is more important than another's. Don't gossip about your colleagues. Always consider your coworkers' suggestions.

SETTLE DISPUTESYou know how to bring people together, and now it's time to become the person they can turn to when disputes arise. When colleagues disagree, it can bring the mood of the whole office down, but you can improve the situation by taking on the role of moderator.

BE A GREAT COMMUNICATORIn addition to being an active listener, you need to have otherwise great communication skills. When in a discussion with colleagues, don't blurt out the first thing that comes to mind. Instead, think carefully about the words you use.

Make them laughFunny people are popular for a reason, so if you've got a great funny bone, use it. As long as you avoid inappropriate jokes and don't laugh off serious situations, you'll find your colleagues will be drawn to you.

An empathetic person can understand how another person feels, and empathy is an important trait when working with others.

DON'T BE A WHINERAlmost every office has a chronic complainer, and you'll notice they tend to be the least popular person in the office. If you constantly whine about this and that, your negativity will push others away from you.