Explain the differences between interpersonal and impersonal communication. Give an example of both types of communication in your explanation.

Answer:

Student answers will vary. Explanations should include the idea that interpersonal communication is a sharing of personal information (including thoughts, ideas, hopes, biographical information, etc.) in the hopes of building a relationship between people and that impersonal communication has a lack of sharing personal information typically happening between two people who are focused on getting something done. Examples of interpersonal might include: communication between friends, family, new acquaintances Examples of impersonal might include: customer/employee interaction, business transactions,etc