Section outline

  • The Language of Distance (Proxemics)

    What is the key role of distance between two people in a face-to-face interaction? How could we divide and/or connect personal and public space in a favorable shared space? Where should we start reading body language?

    Please concentrate on the analysis of Tonya Reiman here! Can you see any relevant indicators?

    For theoretical basics as well as going further in the application of reading cultural differences concerning space and time factors please look at The Hidden Dimension of a good expert of body language, Edward T. Hall ! To learn what is a code beaker of body language look especially at page 3-35 of his Hidden Differences!