There are also rules dealing with interpersonal relationships: Be a responsible human being and do not do evil things to others.

A key process in interpersonal interaction is that of social comparison, in that we evaluate ourselves in terms of how we compare to others.

Our interpersonal relationships improve

So you can see how being good in the interpersonal realm actually was a direct benefit, even for effectively pursuing a technical task.

Good interpersonal relationships

Less inherently interpersonal subjects, such as math, could acquire a social aspect through team problem solving and peer tutoring.

This is surprising when you consider the prevailing emphasis by scholars and trainers and managers on the importance of cultivating close interpersonal relationships at work.