interpersonal communication
Exchange of information between two or more persons. During interpersonal communication there is the act of sending a message as well as receiving a message, which can be indirect or direct. Successful interpersonal communication is fulfilled when two or more persons understand the message being sent and received.
For example components of interpersonal communication such as indirect communication involve the use of body language, eye contact etc. and direct communication involves explicitly using language or speech acts to communicate.