3.3.5. Proxemics (Use of Space)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is proxemics?

   Hint

   Think about how we position ourselves when talking to others.

2. 2.

   Name a culture where people stand closer in conversation?

   Hint

   Consider cultures that value personal relationships.

3. 3.

   What does proxemics refer to?

   • Use of color in communication
   • Use of space
   • Gestures only

   Hint

   Think about distance and physical positioning.

4. 4.

   True or False: In all cultures, standing too close is seen as intrusive.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think of cultural differences in closeness.

5. 5.

   You are attending a conference in a country where personal space norms are much smaller than yours. How would you approach conversations with new people to avoid discomfort?

   Hint

   Pay attention to how close they stand to you.

6. 6.

   Describe a scenario in which proxemics contributes to an effective or ineffective communication experience. Provide specifics.

   Hint

   Think about how distance shifts the interaction dynamics.