Interpersonal communication is an 

exchange of information between two or

more people.

According to Martin Joos, an intimate speech style is defined by a complete lack of social
inhibitions.

hibition

Social inhibition is a conscious or subconscious avoidance of a situation or social interaction.

With a high level of social inhibition, situations are avoided because of the possibility of others
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Participants who share a very close relationship, such as very close friends, siblings, husband
and wife, parents and children, or boyfriend and girlfriend, use this style.

What’s the difference between a casual and intimate speech style?

The intimate style is the most informal speech style. The casual style of
speech is the standard.

The casual speech style is a style of speaking that is warm, friendly, easygoing, informal, and often uses
slang. In casual communication, the speaker is comfortable and at ease. The listener is focused on the
speaker's message rather than how they express it.

phone calls, everyday conversation with friends, chats, inside jokes of friends,

Consultative Style The third level of language. It is basically unplanned speech since the

speaker uses the participation and feedback of the listener. The speaker will supply background
information, while again, the listener participates continuously