Openings: Acknowledging Essential Moments in Human Communication

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Openings This page intentionally left blank Openings Acknowledging Essential Moments in Human Communication Michael J. Hyde baylor university press © 2012 by Baylor University Press Waco, Texas 76798 All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission in writing of Baylor University Press. Cover Design by theBookDesigners eISBN: 978-1-60258-585-0 (e-PDF) eISBN: 978-1-60258-767-0 (Mobipocket) This E-book was converted from the original source file by a third-party vendor. Readers who encounter any issues with formatting, text, linking, or readability are encouraged to notify the publisher at BUP_Production@ baylor.edu. To inquire about permission to use selections from this text, please contact Baylor University Press, One Bear Place, #97363, Waco, Texas 76798. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Hyde, Michael J., 1950– Openings : acknowledging essential moments in human communication / Michael J. Hyde. 253 p. cm. Includes index. ISBN 978-1-60258-583-6 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Interpersonal communication. I. Title. P94.7.H93 2012 302.2--dc23 2012003686 Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper with a minimum of 30% recycled content. For my mother, Mrs. Claire Rosenthal Hyde, and my wife, Bobette This page intentionally left blank ...