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The Five Basic Concepts Of Interpersonal Communication

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Interpersonal Communication
Throughout our lives we meet people who leave more than just a first impression, but an impact on our lives. From the time I was two months old to my current age of eighteen this woman has shown her love for me, the importance of determination, and motivation. I am lucky enough to call this woman my mother. My mother and I have a high level relationship where we communicate daily. We used various types of interpersonal communication to express our emotions. Interpersonal communication is defined as the process by which people exchange information, feelings, and meanings through non-verbal and verbal messages. The five basic concepts of interpersonal communication that relate to my relationship with my mother include age, nonverbal, eye contact, hearing, and decoding. Age is a concept of interpersonal communication that is defined as a demographic consideration that effects an audience’s response to and understanding of a speaker’s message. Throughout my day I will send a text message to my mother explaining to her how well I did on my test or send her a picture. With every generation technology has advanced making our lives simpler and easier. My mother growing up did not have a cell phone or even social media accounts. However, I got my first cell phone at the age of twelve from then on my mother and I have communicated consistently with text message and other forms of electronic communication. Although my mothers and I ages are different, and

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