Proxemics Essays

  • Nonverbal Communication Observation

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    Analysis The analysis of the observations presented in the previous section will be focused on the gender differences in nonverbal communication expressed through proxemics and haptics. I decided to connect these two concepts in my analysis because both of them are related to the communicating power and control, and, for the most part, both were demonstrated by my subjects simultaneously. “Proximics refers to space

  • Proxemics And Personal Space

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    Proxemics and Personal Space Lorrie King ENG223 Kim Aulbach 20 January 2018 Proxemics and Personal Space In this assignment, I will be discussing Proxemics and Personal Space and how it affects our interpersonal relationships in everyday life. How we close we choose to stand next to someone when communicating or how close we let them come near us depends solely on the personal space we have set for ourselves to feel comfortable in a social situation or in any setting. The ‘bubble’ is often what

  • Patient Communication: Consequences Of Ineffective Communication

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    According to Julia Wood (2004), “communication is a systemic process in which individuals interact with and through symbols to create and interpret meanings. However, Sheppard (1993) suggests that, in the nurse–patient relationship, communication involves more than the transmission of information; it also involves transmitting feelings, recognizing these feelings and letting the patient know that their feelings have been recognized (M, 1993)”. It is a two way process. The patient conveys their fears

  • Examples Of Cross Cultural Communication Barriers

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    The Body: 1.1 cross cultural communication barriers: The majority of research carried out in the literature review is concerned with cross cultural communication barriers. Our world is growing to be a global village, and communicating with people from different cultures has become a necessity. On one hand communicating with people from different cultures can be an opportunity to benefit our growth and to gain the advantage of cultural diversity. On the other hand, this sort of communication can be

  • Gender Inequality: A Sociological Analysis

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    There are several different sociological theories that help explain gender and gender inequality. Some of these theories are the structural-functional theory, the symbolic-interaction theory, the social-conflict theory and the intersection theory. All of these theories help to explain gender inequality, but there are limitations to each approach. The first theory is the structural-functional theory, this theory explains that the differences between men and women is what shapes society. Each gender

  • Proxemics: Dealing With Territorial And Personal Space

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    For my experiment I chose to do proxemics, which dealt with territorial and personal space. Meaning, I had to go out of everyone’s comfort zones and record their reactions. For this experiment, I took other people’s spots at tables, on couches, and in the car. I switched places with everyone and recorded their reactions. I sat in the passenger seat until I was paid to move and it made people uncomfortable for the most part. I did this to my friends and parents and depending on how close I am with

  • Lorna Monologue Analysis

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    kept changing her face this really showed she was mental for example when she used a sad face and converted to a happy face and started to historically laugh this showed that was really mental. The fact that she was centered in a circle with close proxemics portrayed she was been trapped in society and her past. There had been a contrast of lighting which expressed her various emotions for instance it came from white representing innocence to red. Which built climax especially with the higher levels

  • Cross Cultural Barriers

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    doing things. As Sethi (2010) argues, “there is no specific and rightful way of doing thing because different cultures have a set of beliefs, behavior and principles in relation to ways of doing things”. Theories of cross cultural communication Proxemics’

  • Honesty In The Story 'Fleeting Love'

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    integral to the maintaining of close, functional relationships. Not knowing about your problems could be beneficial for you at first because it prevents you pain, but in the long run it hurts more. On the first frame we can see how proxemics affect their relationship. Proxemics in this frame show the couple being happy because they are close, but it also shows they are more vulnerable due

  • A No-Rough-Type Deal Analysis

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    completely different story line than any other show, it hooks people right from the beginning. But, this analysis is going to move away from the story line and take an in depth look at a few elements of shot composition. These elements will include proxemics (shots), framing, and focus. I will look deep into these elements and how they bring a deeper meaning to specific scene’s in Breaking Bad, more so episode 7 “A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal”. The beginning of the episode starts off with a meeting between

  • A View From The Bridge Mise En Scene

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    using levels, I always sat down each time Eddie stood up to talk, this indirectly foreshadowed that Eddie would overpower Mickey financially and also even though Mickey and Eddie were children, Eddie was from a high class. We chose to use close proxemics, this showed how they instantly grew a bond. The lightning was white this added effect to the scene as it symbolised their

  • Camera Techniques In Orson Welles's Film Citizen Kane

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    photography of his 1941 film Citizen Kane to emphasize aspects of the film he wanted viewers to focus on, and to remove non-essential information from the frame. This was accomplished through various camera techniques including manipulation of angles and proxemic patterns. Approaching the end of the film, there is a scene just after Susan (played by Dorothy Comingmore) has left her husband, Charles Foster Kane (played by Orson Welles), where he proceeds to trash her bedroom in a fit of anger. As Kane stumbles

  • Nonverbal Communication: Principles Of Business Communication

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    Abdulrahman Alsutaihi C601-13-113207 Principles of Business Communication W1004 Introduction to Non-verbal communication 2 Three main areas of non-verbal communication 2 - 5 Importance of non-verbal communication 6 - 7 Conclusion 8 Referencing 9 Non-verbal communication Communication is generally described as has had both a verbal and nonverbal element. Whereas verbal communication often refers to the words we use in communication, nonverbal communication refers to communication that is provided

  • Observation At A Restaurant

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    Observation Assignment #1 For this observation I chose to study and observe the use of space in different interactions at a restaurant. The study of how we perceive and use space is called proxemics. Proxemics is studied because it can tell us a lot about people’s relationships and help us decode the messages that others send to each other (Guerrero, 2008, p.182). I went to a cafe for this observation and made sure I found a seat facing a lot of other tables. I observed how space can be used to convey

  • Archetypes In Frankenstein

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    Physically I think the actor could slowly take steps towards The Creature displaying one final attempt to connect with the thing he abandoned even if it is through hatred. As The Creature steps back with each step Frankenstein takes,widening the proxemics, it is evident that despite their similarity the characters would hate nothing more than to be like the other as they try to distance themselves. The steps would be slow and the actor would put their whole weight into them to show exhaustion. At

  • Nonverbal Expectancy Violations Theory

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    When they designed the Nonverbal Expectancy Violations theory, Judee Burgoon and Steven Jones had intended to “explain the consequences of changes in distance and personal space during interpersonal communication interactions,” (Infante 130). Nonverbal Expectancy Violations Theory, or NEVT, has been in a constant state of revision and expansion since its development, and today, according to the textbook, Contemporary Communication Theory, NEVT explains “a wide range of communication outcomes associated

  • Perception In Landscape Design

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    Perception is the experience of something by means of our sense organs. It is triggered by stimuli, that is, external physical conditions that activate these organs and, in so doing, awaken latent perceptions in the mind. Perception is both physiological and psychological, involving the aesthetic experiencing of a place. It includes the aspects of human interaction, security, symbolism, social conditioning and comfort. The sensuous quality of a place is, therefore, the synergism of its physical characteristics

  • Interpersonal Skills In Law Enforcement Agencies

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    In the United States of America, law enforcement agencies are at times concerned with developing the leadership capabilities they need to become an effective leader. Researchers stated that interpersonal skills in law enforcement agencies is important because police officers are taught to treat all individuals with respect, courtesy, and sensitivity (Leadership Core Competencies, n.d.). People from different backgrounds responds differently, so it is important to learn how to receive and give feedbacks

  • Textual Analysis: The Story We Created In Our Group

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    and her best friend. I played the characters of the boyfriend and the father. In order to portray the father I spoke with a low pitch and a slow pace. I crossed my hands to show how angry I was about my daughter’s low grades at school. I used proxemics by standing close to my wife to show that I was on good terms with her. I had a very angry facial expression and did this by changing my fascial expression to show my frustration. At the beginning of the scene when she first enters I was seated at

  • How Does Amy And Sheldon Use Nonverbal Communication?

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    can communicate (Adler, et al 186). When Sheldon made this face it showed that he was surprised and taken back by what Amy was doing. Sheldon moving back when she handed him the paper also showed that maybe it was something he wasn't ready for. Proxemics is the study of how communication is