Interpersonal Messages is a brief, highly interactive text that emphasizes interpersonal communication and relationship skills, ethics, critical thinking, listening, and power in a multicultural world. In 10 chapters,Interpersonal Messagesprovides a comprehensive introduction to interpersonal communication that creates a foundation for the reader to understand the concepts of interpersonal communication and to develop the necessary skills to apply what they have learned through real-life examples and exercises. With a focus on skill-building, this text helps today's readers understand how to master interpersonal communication and relationship skills in every area of their personal, social, and professional lives.