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Interpersonal Communication- A Mindful Approach to Relationships, 2020a

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Chapter 7<br />

Talking and Listening<br />

We are constantly interacting with people. We interact with our family and friends. We interact with<br />

our teachers and peers at school. We interact with cus<strong>to</strong>mer service representatives, office coworkers,<br />

physicians/therapists, and so many other different people in average day. Humans are inherently social<br />

beings, so talking and listening <strong>to</strong> each other is a huge part of what we all do day-<strong>to</strong>-day.<br />

7.1 The Importance of Everyday Conversations<br />

Learning<br />

Outcomes<br />

1. Realize the importance of conversation.<br />

2. Recognize the motives and needs for interpersonal<br />

communication.<br />

3. Discern conversation habits.<br />

Most of us spend a great deal of our day interacting with other people through what is known as a<br />

conversation. According <strong>to</strong> Judy Apps, the word “conversation” is comprised of the words con (with)<br />

<strong>Interpersonal</strong> <strong>Communication</strong> 218

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