Contacts: Interpersonal Communication in Theory, Practice, and Context

Our ability to interact skillfully with others will influence the development of our professional and personal lives. Also, the way in which we communicate with others is affected by today's media and technological innovations. Interpersonal interactions are also influenced by culture and gender. Written by world-famous speakers, Contacts is based on these three premises and offers practical techniques readers can use to be successful communicators in today's ever-changing society.This book gives readers the tools they need to communicate effectively both when they interact with individuals from their own culture and those from diverse cultures. It also explores ways technology and the media affect our interpersonal communications. Topics include: understanding interpersonal communications, self-concept, gender, the media and technology, nonverbal communication, relationship basics, intimacy and distance, and more.