1. Interpersonal communication
Chapter 7

2. Interpersonal Comm.
Simultaneous communication between two people, for the purpose of managing relationships
Examples: friends, family, significant others
Characterized by
Quality
Mutual influence
Manages relationships

3. Impersonal comm.
Communication that treats people like objects or responds to their roles rather than who they are as unique individuals
Examples:
Store clerks
Restaurant employees
Clients

4. Relationships
Ongoing connections we make with people through interpersonal communication
Relationships of circumstance
Relationships of choice

5. Acquaintances

6. Friends

7. Family

8. Romantic partners