Book excerpt: Between Thee and Me was written as a textbook for students in an interpersonal communication course. At the same time the general reader should find the contents of the book interesting and useful in everyday interpersonal interactions. Included in the book is content related to: some basic questions and issues related to the study of interpersonal communication, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, the perception of self and others, and key interpersonal communication theories. The final section of the book examines a number of applied interpersonal communication areas, including health care; the employment arena; friends, dating, marriage, and family; interpersonal skills; and interpersonal communication in cyberspace.