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PART TWO Interpersonal and Small Group Communication

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Interpersonal

Communication and

Conversation

Messages in the Media Objectives Listen to the Audio Chapter
at MyCommunicationLab
Sports discussion shows—in which sports After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
writers, commentators, reporters and players
offer their opinions on sports events and ➊ Explain the stages of conversation, the role and types of turn-taking in
interact with each other—provide good conversation and its dialogic nature; and define immediacy, flexibility,
examples of the topics discussed in this and politeness in conversation.
chapter. ➋ Communicate effectively in making small talk, apologies, and
complimenting.

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