2). Explain proxemics and chronemics. Are there universal rules for all cultures regarding these concepts? Give personal examples if possible. Give examples of personal experience in other cultures regarding these two concepts.
Proxemics is the study of how people use the physical space. It is “the ways we structure and use and are affected by space constitutes proximity.” Depending on the different setting and the culture the use of space varies. For example, in one African culture when people gather in the church women and men does not seat at the same raw. The physical space is divided in to two between genders.
Chronemics is the study of the use of time. This too, it very much varies in the different setting and across cultures. The use of time could affect many aspect of the nonverbal communication. It affects the willingness to wait, punctuality, the willingness to listen for long or short period of time. For instance, in many European cultures, time is a very sensitive factor in one’s daily life; if a meeting is scheduled at a certain time, all parties involved are expected to be “on time” or punctual, on the other hand, in the culture I came from, being late is customary.
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Nathan,
ReplyDeleteYou had a great explanation of these concepts and made your examples to the point and short. These points were very clear and easy to read. I do agree that in many cultures there are differences where women have to sit apart from men in a church setting. Also in some cultures women sometimes do have different expectations than men do. Your other example of being on time was a great example. I do feel that the European culture tends to live their lives by the clock. And make sure that people are always polite and punctual. Where as many other cultures do not follow the clock and do not live their lives by following time. It is much more of a leisure type of lifestyle where they do what is needed without time constraints.