Interpersonal communication is defined by Michael Cody as: the exchange of symbols used to achieve interpersonal goals (28). Does this definition include everything or only certain things? When we approach the issue of interpersonal communication, we must realize that people perceive it differently. In this article I will develop my own idea or definition of what interpersonal communication is. I will then proceed to identify any important assumptions or questions that become important in the definition I choose. Finally, I will provide examples of communicative and non-communicative events based on my definition. Interpersonal communication, in my opinion, is the exchange of verbal or non-verbal information between two people, no more than 5 or 6, for the purpose of obtaining feedback. and information sharing. Interpersonal communication is not interpersonal if it involves too many people. When the number of people exceeds a certain number, it is no longer interpersonal communication, but mass communication. According to my definition, it is essential that feedback is given to the person communicating. When feedback is not present, the lines of communication break down and there is no communication at all. Even if the message is poorly received, interpersonal communication still exists as long as feedback is given. For example: when you are talking to someone who is hard of hearing and you ask them to do something and they hear you say something other than what you said, there is still interpersonal communication, even if they This is a communication problem. However, if the person does not speak at all and gives no feedback, then interpersonal communication has not been established according to my definition. Another important dimension of my definition is that information is exchanged in order to share it. When the information exchanged is not used to share information, interpersonal communication has not occurred. If you speak in a way that the person does not feel receptive to what you are saying, then you have not achieved interpersonal communication. When a boss yells at his employees or a teacher yells at his students, interpersonal communication has not taken place. Real communication took place, but ... middle of paper ...... marked communication according to my definition is a little more difficult. When you're sitting at a restaurant and start playing soccer with your date, you're sending a nonverbal form of interpersonal communication. The first touch of the foot is the initiation of communication. When the person responds, favorably or unfavorably, nonverbal interpersonal communication takes place. In conclusion, I would like to say that developing a definition of interpersonal communication is not an easy task. Because interpersonal communication is such a vague subject, this makes it even more difficult. With much effort and practice, we can develop a universal definition of interpersonal communication. Interpersonal communication, in my opinion, is the exchange of verbal or non-verbal information between two people, no more than 5 or 6, for the purpose of obtaining feedback and sharing information. I have explained my reasons for choosing this definition and have also given information and examples that will support it. My definition is by no means exhaustive, but I think it is a start in developing a universally accepted definition of the term interpersonal communication..