How do you cite personal communications?

Answer 1

According to the OWL at Purdue (see related link):

"Personal Communication: For interviews, letters, e-mails, and other person-to-person communication, cite the communicators name, the fact that it was personal communication, and the date of the communication. Do not include personal communication in the reference list. (E. Robbins, personal communication, January 4, 2001).
A. P. Smith also claimed that many of her students had difficulties with APA style (personal communication, November 3, 2002). ".

Answer 2

Personal communications, such as interviews, emails, or conversations, are typically cited within the text of your paper but are not included in the reference list. Include the person's name, the phrase "personal communication," and the date of the communication in parentheses. For example: (J. Smith, personal communication, January 15, 2022).