Explain proxemics and chronemics. Are there universal rules for all cultures regarding these concepts? Give personal examples if possible. Give examples of personal experience in other cultures regarding these two concepts.
Proxemics is the study of space we use to communicate and Chronemics is the study of the use of time. For example the proxemics of people in America when talking to one another is at least three space away from each other while in some other cultures people might speak very loudly and stand close to one another. I know that I personally dont like it when people get really close to me when they are speaking to me it makes me feel vey uncomfortable.Chronemics relates to how much time it takes some one to complete a task. I often think that if I am taking longer then other people in my class to take a test that I am doing a bad job. I feel as if I should do everything at the same speed as everyone else. I also feel the same way when I am at work I dont want to take to long to do something but I dont want to complete a task to fast because then I will make less money.
Black21- I thought it was interesting you say you dont like when people stand really close to you and it makes you uncomfortable. I was curious if you were raised in the US? The reason I ask is because Ive been around Vietnamese, South American and African cultures and they have a smaller personal space, so when we are on the muni, in line for coffee, or simply walking, they are so close to me. I often wonder if people of their culture get bothered by it, even when they were raised in different settings of proxemics. I also thought it was interesting you mention taking more time on a test and it makes you feel bad. This would have never crossed my mind. We do take varied time when completing tasks. At work, I work with someone who has been with the company six years, and I constantly feel like it takes me way too long to complete things, after being there a few months. You made some great analogies that I could apply to real life! Thanks
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