Content: part I: THE FABRIC OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION. 1: A First Look at Interpersonal Communication. 2: Communication and Personal Identity. 3: Perception and Communication. 4: The World of Words. 5: The World Beyond Words. 6: Mindful Listening. Part II: WEAVING COMMUNCIATION INTO RELATIONSHIPS. 7: Emotions and Communication. 8: Communication Climate: The Foundation of Personal Relationships. 9: Managing Conflict in Relationships. 10: Friendships in Our Lives. 11: Committed Romantic Relationships. 12: Communication in Families.