Thursday, November 11, 2010

Proxemics



Most people want to keep their distance.

there is a differences about the space which is a concept of the communication.

I think it is a interacting space to communicate.

  • Intimate distance: embracing, touching, whispering
    0 inches - 18 inches
  • Personal distance: interactions among close friends
    1.5 feet - 4 feet
  • Social distance: interactions among acquaintances
    4 feet - 12 feet
  • Public distance: typically used for public speaking forums
    12 feet - 25+ feet

While these delineations are standards upheld by North Americans, it's important to note that they do vary according to different cultures.

High-contact cultures maintain smaller relative distances when interacting.
Latin, Arab, & Mediterranean cultures are more comfortable with a shorter amount of personal space.

Conversely, low-contact cultures such as Nordic & Asian people prefer most interactions remain within Hall's social distance zone.
In fact, low-contact cultures often prefer no contact at all as it can be viewed as intrusive

In all cultures, the degree of space is heavily determined by specific elements involved in each unique situation. Gender, circumstances, privacy, and comfort levels among many other factors can alter or determine an individual's reaction. I'm sure that - if given the opportunity - any one of us would prefer a private jet over a crowded airplane.

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