My former coworker, Bill, did not pick up on the non-verbal signs I was giving him that I wanted to end our conversation (such as continuously looking at my watch). Which emotional intelligence component does Bill lack?

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My former coworker, Bill, did not pick up on the non-verbal signs I was giving him that I wanted to end our conversation (such as continuously looking at my watch).  Which emotional intelligence component does Bill lack?

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The question describes Bill not picking up on non-verbal cues indicating that the speaker wanted to end the conversation, such as glancing at his watch. This relates to how well someone can manage and navigate social interactions and respond appropriately to others’ signals.
Option 1: Motivation. Motivation concerns the internal or external drivers that initiate and sustain goal-directed behavior. It does not specifically address the ability to perceive and interpret others’ social cues or to manage conversations, so this choice is not the best fit for the scenario.
Option 2: Social Skills. Social skills involve the ability to interact effectively with others, interpret social cues (including non-verbal signals), and manage relationships and communication. Failing to notice the cues to end a conversation points to a deficiency in this area, making this the most appropriate choice given the description.
Option 3: Empathy. Empathy is about understanding and sharing the feelings of others. While a lack of empathy could lead to not recognizing emotions, the scenario emphasizes missing a behavioral cue (end of conversation) rather than truly understanding the speaker’s emotional state, so empathy is not the most direct fit.
Option 4: Self Regulation. Self-regulation refers to controlling one’s own emotions, impulses, and behaviors. Although it can influence how one responds in social interactions, the example centers on recognizing others’ signals rather than controlling one’s own internal state, so it doesn’t best explain the behavior described.
Option 5: Self Awareness. Self-awareness is knowing one’s own emotions, strengths, and limitations. It’s about internal recognition rather than noticing or interpreting others’ cues, so it doesn’t directly explain the lack of response to non-verbal signals in this context.
In summary, the core issue illustrated by the scenario is the ability to interpret and respond to social cues within a conversation, which aligns most closely with Social Skills.

33:620:302:01 MANAGEMENT SKILLS Midterm- Fall 2025

My former coworker, Bill, did not pick up on the non-verbal signs I was giving him that I wanted to end our conversation (such as continuously looking at my watch). Which emotional intelligence component does Bill lack?

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