If you are a beginner, you will benefit from learning about human nature and how to read people. If you are someone who is already somewhat skilled in this department, you will be able to fine-tune those skills even more to read deeper into a person's behavior and learn even more than you ever have about what a person's body language is telling you. Here is a preview of what you will learn in this guide:. What Is Emotional Intelligence. Broad Consensus. Empathy and Sympathy. Social Interaction. Examples. ParentingEmotional intelligence refers to your ability to recognize, comprehend, and discern varying levels of emotional information that is happening all around you all the time. It influences your behavior and helps you to empathize with how other people are behaving and understand the nuanced reasons behind why they are doing it. It can also determine how successful you are at your relationships and jobs, and is even more important than having a high IQ.