communication

Interpersonal Communication


Interpersonal communication is defined by Michael Cody as: the exchange
of symbols used to achieve interpersonal goals(28). Does this definition
include everything, or does it only include certain things?. When we are
dealing with the issue of interpersonal communication we must realize that
people view it differently. In this paper I will develop my own idea or
definition of what interpersonal communication is. I will then proceed to
identify any important assumptions or issues that become important in the
definition that I choose. Finally, I will provide examples of communicative and
non-communicative events based on my definition.
Interpersonal communication, in my opinion, is the exchange of
information verbal or non-verbal between two, no more than 5 or 6, people for
the purpose of getting a feedback and sharing information. Interpersonal
communication is not interpersonal if it involves too many people. When the
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