My strengths and weaknesses relative to emotional intelligence components can be seen in the way I interact with others, especially in social situations. My ability to perceive, understand, express emotions accurately and regulate my own emotions properly is a strength of mine. I am able to sense how people are feeling without having them explicitly tell me and then use that information when engaging with them. This allows for me to provide comfort or support when needed and foster better relationships with those around me (Goleman, 1995). For example, if someone is feeling down due to a recent event or occurrence in their life, I might offer words of encouragement or admiration instead of trying to cheer them up by making jokes like some people do.