Proxemics – how we use the personal space that surrounds us. This mean how we react to what affects our space, or our personal “bubble”. In my group, we’re very friendly, and it isn’t uncommon for people to be touching at all times. Not at all in a sexual way, but just in a comforting way. However, this is probably different than other groups and cultures. For example, it might be considered shameful for people in an Islamic culture to be as close as my group of friends are.
Chronemics – this is the study of how we use our time. The book states that time is money in our culture, and boy, is that true. I know that I value my time like you would not believe; being a full time student and a full time worker, I don’t have a choice but to know that each moment where I DON’T have to be studying or at work is precious. I know I tend to rush around a lot and stress. However, if you were to look at chronemics in say, Italy, it would be different. Over there it’s not about how much we can get done in a single day. Things are taken at a slower pace, way more relaxed. I wish my life was more like that.
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