Having both practical and emotional intelligence allows for a successful interaction with people in both a personal and work environment. Practical intelligence will provide the understanding of how to interact, and react to situations whereas; emotional intelligence will personalize the interaction specifically to the recipient. Understanding both forms of intelligence allows for understanding of the why and how people are behaving the way they are, and emotional intelligence will determine a way to react and or communicate specifically to them. In the work place, this is essential so that there can be an easy flow in the workplace where