Interpersonal communication

Interpersonal communication refers to communication with another person. This kind of communication is subdivided into dyadic communication, public communication, and small-group communication.

The Johari window model focuses on the balance of interpersonal communication.

Interpersonal communication encompasses:
 * Speech
 * Nonverbal communication
 * Unconscious communication
 * summarizing
 * paraphrasing
 * listening
 * questioning
 * Initiating: Declaring one's conversational intent and inviting consent from one's prospective conversation partner
 * Turn-taking: Managing the flow of information back and forth between partners in a conversation by alternating roles of speaker and listener

Having good interpersonal communication skills support such processes as:
 * parenting
 * intimate relationship
 * management
 * selling
 * counseling
 * coaching
 * mentoring and co-mentoring, which is mentoring in groups
 * conflict resolution

Interpersonal communication is the subject of a number of disciplines in the field of psychology, notably Transactional analysis.

It can be affected by a communication disorder or by arrogance, shyness, etc.