This book is divided into three parts: 'Looking Inward', 'Looking Outward', and 'Looking Between People'. 'Looking Inward' mainly discusses factors related to the communicator, explains the nature of interpersonal relationships, emphasizes the role of the self in communication, and analyzes the importance of perception and emotion in communication. 'Looking Outward' focuses on the sending and receiving of information outside the communicator, analyzes the use of language and the characteristics of non-verbal cues, and emphasizes the importance of listening. 'Looking Between People' mainly discusses the process of relationship evolution, focuses on the distinction of intimate relationships, and proposes various communication methods to improve the communication atmosphere and handle interpersonal conflicts. This book not only focuses on theoretical introductions to interpersonal communication but also includes rich and practical reading materials. 8 special columns and over 100 articles allow you to easily learn and apply the communication skills in the book. Newly added analyses of multiple popular American dramas, movies, and reality shows allow you to easily verify the communication principles summarized by the author in each chapter, increasing the fun of reading.