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Lourenz S. Bontia
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Proxemics
Refers to the way people use space to convey meaning such as permanent structures,
movable objects within space and informal space (Verdeber Communicate 89; Hall, Silent).
Permanent Structures
Are those in which we live or work that cannot be moved an apartment, condominium,
duplex and individual home.
Movable Objects
Movable objects and their arrangements in a room in our homes or places of work depend on
the effect we want to achieve.
Informal Space
Distance or Space-Types
It is the study of how people use and structure time (Adler & Rodman 141).
The use of time for communication purposes is associated with duration, activity, and
punctuality (Hall, 135).
Activity
It refers to the specific action that people generally regard as appropriate to be taking place at
a given time.
Punctuality
Personal Appearance
The way we dress, adorn and fix ourselves communicate a message about us our social and
cultural roles and our personal qualities.
One writer suggested that clothing conveys at least ten types of messages
Personal Appearance
1. Economic Level
6. Economic Background
2. Educational Level
7. Social Background
3. Trustworthiness
8. Educational Background
4. Social Position
9. Level of Success
5. Level of Sophistication
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