Unit 6 Non-verbal Communication 非言语交际.pptVIP

Unit Six Nonverbal Communication Time Personal Space Seating Furniture Arrangement Proximics (空间符号学）The study of the message system that space and distance convey. Personal Space Seating Furniture Arrangement Personal Space The piece of the universe we occupy and call our own. 1. When our space is invaded: Individualism ( England, US, Germany, Australia) vs. Collective Cultures (Mexican, Arab cultures) Invading Personal Space Closeness 2. Use of space is linked to the value system. Asian Cultures: The extended distance demonstrates deference and esteem. Scotland, Sweden, Germany: Extra i