The book emphasizes a strong value-orientation perspective and its effect on intercultural encounters. It also addresses the complex role of Speechless and Interviews by eminent personalities. It also addresses the complex role of cultural-ethnic identity and global local identity and their relationships to intercultural contacts in our increasingly pluralistic society.

Being able to communicate effectively is the most important of all life skills. Communication is simply the act of transferring information from one place to another. This may be vocally (using voice), written (using printed or digital media such as books, magazines, websites or emails), visually (using logos, maps, charts or graphs) or non-verbally (using body language, gestures and the tone and pitch of voice). How well this information is transmitted and received is a measure of whether your communication skills are good.

Interpersonal skills become so natural that we often take them for granted, never thinking about how we communicate with other people. The foundations for many other skills, however, are built on strong interpersonal skills, since these are relevant to our personal relationships, social affairs and professional lives. The desired outcome or goal of any communication process is understanding.

A text with an accessible language is provided, so that the students, teachers and practitioners of communication process can enjoy reading the book in an interactive manner.

Contents -

1. Speech: Tryst with Destiny
2. Speech: Yes, We Can
3. Interview: Nelson Mandela's Interview with Larry King
4. Interview: JRD Tata's Interview with an T.N. Ninan
5. Speech: You've Got to Find What You Love
Additional Information - Famous Speeches