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Fig 1.1.3 An instance of intrapersonal communication
f Every day, we also talk to our ited to these modes of interaction,
family and friends. These con- where the sender and receiver are
versations include two or more present in the same place. Com-
people. This participant-based munication can take place even
communication mode is called when the sender and receiver are
interpersonal communication. In separated by space and time. For
the image given below, we can example, you are aware of events
see two people in a conversation. happening in other countries. This
Imagine a conversation between is made possible by various media
them and try to write it down. including newspapers, TV, mag-
azine, and social media, which
brings you information about the
affairs of the world. This form of
communication through media
that disseminates information to
multiple receivers simultaneously
is called mass communication.
Fig 1.1.4 Interpersonal communication 1�1�2 Forms of Verbal Communica-
tion
f Another thing to remember is that
we communicate with humans Verbal communication can be classified in
and non-human beings. When we many other ways too. Forms of direct commu-
reach home, our pets may come nication like face-to-face or telephonic com-
running to us to show affection. munication can be classified as oral communi-
We stroke them and talk to them. cation. Another form of verbal communication
In this context, touch and the is its written form. We write letters to send
sounds we produce are part of a messages to people who are living far away.
unique kind of communication. In the early days, we used to send messages
This interaction between human via inland, letters, postcards and send telegram.
and non-human beings is termed In the 21 century, we use email and other
st
extra-personal communication. communication applications like Messenger,
f Verbal communication is not lim- WhatsApp, Signal, or Telegram to send instant
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