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    Introducing proxemics “Thousand of experiences teach us‚ that space communicates” E.T.Hall (1990 p 161) Proxemics is a concept that which is defined as the use and perception of one’s social and personal space‚ such as in seating and spatial arrangements‚ territoriality and conversational distance and orientation. (Knapp‚ 1971) Hall (1963)‚ the founding father of proxemics‚ defines the term ‘proxemics’ as “the spatial dimension of nonverbal behavior” (p.122) In simple words‚ Proxemics can be

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    Influence of Proxemics Specifically‚ according to Edward T. Hall‚ who has pioneered the study of spatial communication. Proxemics refers to the use of space in communication: "the study of how man unconsciously structures microspace-the distance between men in conduct of daily transaction‚ the organization of space in his houses and buildings‚ and ultimately the layout of his towns." According to Hall‚ the way space is used in interaction is very much a cultural matter. In different cultures

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    IRWLE VOL. 8 No. I January 2012 1 Proxemics: The Study of Space O.Minu Agnus “Thousand of experiences teach us‚ that space communicates” E.T.Hall (1990 p 161) The search for the lingual foundations of human culture will lead to non verbal communication without which the diversity and sophistication of today’s language system would be impossible. While commenting on the significance of non verbal communication in the evolution of human language‚ Harrison and Crounch (1972) suggest that “in the

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    PROXEMICS The anthropologist Edward T. Hall was born in Missouri in 1914. The foundation for his lifelong research on cultural perceptions of space was laid during World War II when he served in the U.S. Army in Europe and the Philippines. Hall is most associated with proxemics‚ the study of the human use of space within the context of culture. In The Hidden Dimension (1966)‚ Hall developed his theory of proxemics‚ arguing that human perceptions of space‚ although derived from sensory

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    Nadira A Quraishi Writing assignment- Testing the Principle of Proxemics Submitted to – David Hewes 3rd April 2011 I went to a Tim Horton set beside a woman. I set in a casual distance of 2.5 to 3 feet next to her without talking. She looked at me and smile. Without talking I started observing her. She had a quick and careful glance at me‚ a suspicious look. She seemed scared and not normal. By looking at her face‚ I felt that probably she takes drugs. Without saying anything‚ she just walked

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    The term “proxemics” was coined in 1966 by anthropologist Edward T. Hall. The term is used to describe the study of how people perceive the proximity of others. Hall developed the idea of a set of expanding circles‚ which he called reaction bubbles. These describe how humans manage the space around them. The following is a list of terms he used to describe these spaces: 1. Intimate space‚ which is reserved for those we are closest to (measuring about 6 to 18 inches). 2. Personal space‚ which

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    Tariq Holloway Tufano IPC MTWR 10:25 1/20/13 Proxemics Assignment While I was at the Ontario mills mall I saw a group of two females interacting with each other. I would say they were between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one‚ both Caucasian. The two of them were a fair distance as they were walking together. They walked side by side but I noticed them stop and discuss something standing face to face. It seemed as though one was relieved to hear some kind of news and gave the other a hug

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    Carlos Bulnes Proxemics: A Study of Space and Relationships March‚ 4 2013 As I read I became aware of how human beings‚ can have different kind of reactions when communicating. I found it very interesting to know how some people prefer to have space or no-space to communicate. In fact‚ I felt curious to find out more. In my past experiences‚ I have been put in awkward situations where I was on a crowded train and people were too close to me and I was trying my best to look another

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    space is “ the variable and subjective distance at which one person feel comfortable talking to another (Personal Space‚ 2013).” Proxemics and territoriality are two important definitions help us gain more knowledge about personal space. 1. Proxemics help us know how to use area and the gap between individuals who are interacting with each other. Proxemics have four zones: intimate space‚ personal space‚ social space‚ and public space. a. Intimate space (0- 18 inches): this

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    CATEGORIES OF NON-VERVAL COMMUNICATION Body movements‚ gestures and postures Kinesics is the interpretation of body language such as facial expressions and gestures — or‚ more formally‚ non-verbal behavior related to movement‚ either of any part of the body or the body as a whole.  Gesture is a form of non-verbal communication in which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages‚ either in place of speech or together and in parallel with words. Gestures include movement of the hands

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