With a particularly student-friendly and engaging style, this third edition gives readers the fundamental tools necessary to e□ffectively communicate in interpersonal interactions.Natural Bridges in Interpersonal Communication, Third Edition, is a concise and practical book that introduces students to the basic concepts and skills of interpersonal communication in both face-to-face and online interactions in personal and professional settings. Each chapter features human interest stories and review exercises to help students better understand the concepts covered. This edition continues its expanded coverage of foundational research and devotes additional space to discussions of cultural safety, race and ethnicity, issues of mental health, and technology and social media.This textbook is designed for communication studies, business, and career and trade courses in interpersonal communication and communication skills at the community college and four-year university levels.Online instructor materials that accompany the book include an instructor’s manual, sample exams, and a sample class schedule. They are available at www.routledge.com/9781032355054.