Interpersonal communication is your interaction with others. Talking to a friend on campus

, chatting to a(n)【C1】______ friend on campus, chatting on the phone with a classmate about a(n)【C2】______ test, arguing the【C3】______ of a movie with friends, discussing strategies for accomplishing tasks at work,【C4】______ for a job, and. planning the future【C5】______ a loved one are all forms of interpersonal communication.

Effective interpersonal communication【C6】______ our sensitivity to others and to the situation. One goal of effective interpersonal communication is to maintain relationships, and forming【C7】______ messages that accurately convey our ideas and feelings【C8】______ not offending the other person is key【C9】______ our success.

Effective interpersonal communication【C10】______ us. People who can clearly express their ideas, beliefs, and opinions become influential and【C11】______ control over what happens to them and to others that they【C12】______ . When we accurately and precisely【C13】______ our thoughts, others gain a better 【C14】______ for our position. Their understanding and appreciation make it more likely that they will respond in【C15】______ that are consistent with our needs.

Effective interpersonal communication helps us manage the【C16】______ we create. Presenting ourselves in such a way that others will【C17】______ and trust us is important in both public and private【C18】______ —whether we're communicating in a professional setting,【C19】______ our interpersonal skills are vital to getting a job, holding a position, or rising in an organization, or in a private setting where we're trying to【C20】______ and maintain relationships.

【C1】

A．familiar

B．informal

C．intimate

D．near