Functions of communication
-social interaction
Social interaction
- Social Interaction is essential for
communication and relationship
Key concepts in proxemics
building, involving both verbal
and nonverbal signals to convey - Personal space zones
messages and emotions - Cultural variations
- Situational factors
- Nonverbal cues
Social interaction
- Key aspects include social Space zones
cognition for understanding
others, emotions and Internet Space
intentions., pragmatics. For
- 0-18 inches for close
using language appropriately in
relationships like family and
social contexts, and cultural
romantic partners
variability and communication
norms. Social space
- Effective social interaction also
- 4-10 Feet for casual and
relies on strong interpersonal
professional interactions.
skills like active listening and
empathy. Personal space
- 18 inches to four feet for
interactions with friends and
Nonverbal communication -
acquaintances
Proxemics.
Public space
- Nonverbal communication
involves conveying information - Over 10 feet, for public
without using any words. speaking and interactions with
Example of this is body strangers
language, Gestures, eye
contact, etc. Cultural variations
Different cultures have Distinct norms
For personal space. For instance,
What is proxemics? individuals in Latin American and
Middle Eastern cultures may be more
- It is an important element of
comfortable with closer physical
nonverbal communication that
proximity, whereas people from Asian
examines how individuals use
cultures often prefer maintaining
an perceived personal space
greater distance.
during interactions.
- The concept was introduced by Situational factors
anthropologist Edward T Hall in
the 1960s. The contacts of an interaction can
impact proximate behaviour. For
example, in crowded environments,
people may need to adjust their
personal space. And come closer to
others that they would in less crowded
settings.
Nonverbal cues
Proxemics interacts with other
nonverbal cues, such as body
language, facial expressions, eye
contact, to convey. Messages and
emotions effectively.
