Space and Communication Unit 10 Space and Communication

Proxemics Page 148: Para. 1-2 definition of proxemics What kind of experiment did Hall do to study the proper distance between people?

The proper distance 夫妻 好朋友 陌生人 兄妹 同事

Proxemics Act out: the proper distance between 2 people [situation] One day you go to the office for overseas studies, the lobby manager gives you directions in filling the form. He/ She is a good friend of yours It’s the first time that you two meet

Proxemics Para 3-4 People in different cultures’ idea about the proper distance of talking: US males US male & female Latin Middle East 1 inch=2.54cm

Intimate distance Personal distance Social distance Public distance

for embracing, touching or whispering • Close phase – 15 cm Intimate distance for embracing, touching or whispering • Close phase – 15 cm • Far phase – 15 to 46 cm lovers children close family members and friends pet animals

for interactions among good friends or family members Personal distance for interactions among good friends or family members • Close phase – 46 to 76 cm • Far phase –76 to 120 cm conversations with friends chat with associates in group discussions

for interactions among acquaintances • Close phase – 1.2 to 2.1 m Social distance for interactions among acquaintances • Close phase – 1.2 to 2.1 m • Far phase – 2.1 to 3.7 m strangers newly formed groups new acquaintances

used for public speaking • Close phase –3.7 to 7.6 m Public distance used for public speaking • Close phase –3.7 to 7.6 m • Far phase –7.6 m or more speeches lectures theater

For Instance A European American cold pushy remote intimate A Latin American

conflicts caused by distance Page 149 Para. 3 Even when we know that people in different countries understand space in different ways, we are often controlled by our emotions than our reasoning. The client who stand so close to me must come from Latin America. He has intentions of sexual harassment.

In Different Situations When a foreigner breaks the proper distance in one’s culture, the normal response is _______________. becoming angry

In Different Situations When crowds of people are forced into an uncomfortable distance, they behave ___________________. in a silent way

Elevator space A psychology professor gave his students an assignment to test elevator proxemics. Students reported the usual U.S. behaviors of facing the front and watching the illuminated floor indicator, assuming the Fig Leaf Position (hands/purses/ briefcases hanging down in front of the body), and positioning themselves in corners or against elevator walls.

Elevator space Then the professor added another assignment: students were to break the rules and get on the elevator, stand at the front facing the other occupants and jump backward off the elevator just before the door closed. One of the elevator occupants was heard to whisper, “Call 911; we’ve got a real weirdo here”.

Example Boys

1 2 3 4 5 6 Table Personal Space Test You are on a train with 6 seats face to face. 1 2 3 Table 4 5 6

6 4 2 1 1 3 5 1

6 Rules Here are the common lift-riding rules: 1. There will be no talking to anyone, including a person you know. 2. Avoid eye contact with others at all times. 3. Maintain a 'poker face' - no emotion is permitted to be shown. 4. If you have a book or newspaper, pretend to be deeply engrossed in it. 5. In bigger crowds, no body movement is allowed. 6. At all times, you must watch the floor numbers change at all times.

Spatial Arrangements Page 150-151 Location of desks Sitting of buildings

In Different Situations In the setting of classroom: circular rows Zone of participation

Zone of participation Attending a boring lecture, you don’t want the speaker to notice that you mind is going nowhere. Where should you seat yourself?

oral class

In Different Situations In a working environment, staying behind the desk indicates ________________. authority

Influence of Religious Values on Spatial Arrangement e.g. Navajo: hogan facing east

Influence of Religious Values on Spatial Arrangement e.g. Islamic people : main entrance facing Mecca

中国的建筑风水讲究 四合院里面不能种一棵树。 直面而来的路会给人造成不安全感。如果有一条大路直接向住宅冲过来，就好象所有的车辆随时向住宅冲过来一样，容易给人造成一种不安全、不稳定感。 对烟囱不宜，衙前庙后不宜。

中国的建筑风水讲究 尖状物体会给人心理造成“危险”的暗示。如果住宅周围有大楼的角或尖状的物体冲射到住宅，就会使人产生危险的暗示。 住所不要被四周的高层建筑包围。 住宅两侧的建筑物，右边不要高过左边。

中国的建筑风水讲究 要住在背靠山，前有水的地方。水可以是街道，山可以为高楼大厦。 住屋不要在死巷尽头。 有些房子很奇怪，偏偏就盖在丁字的路冲上，也就是说一开门就会看见一堆车子朝着自己冲过来，这种位于丁字路冲上的房子，百分之百是不能住人的凶宅。

屋内布置 床头禁忌 1、 不宜向西。 2、 不宜横梁压顶。 3、 不宜太接近窗户。 4、 不宜正对镜子。 5、 不宜对正房门。

Territoriality Page 151: definition How do you claim a space in school?

Sacred Space in Germany Doors Entrance hall Furniture Drapes Garden When to make a noise Relationship between neighbors

Comparison Good German neighbors are quiet, do not intrude, keep the sideway clean, and tend the flowers nicely Good Chinese neighbors …

Paradox Their personal space and family privacy are indeed crucial too. But in sauna, among total strangers, acquaintance, or good friends, people steam themselves with heat from rocks on top of a small stove, not worrying at all about their nudity. in Finland & Denmark

Case Study Case 1 How should the author adjust himself when returning to France? Case 2 1. Analyze the different way of greeting between people in USA and in Peru? 2. If Eva come to China and stays with a typical Chinese family, how would the host family greet her?