Kinesics and Proxemics
By: Haley Brock
Kinesics
Kinesics is the interpretation of body motion communication such as facial expressions and gestures — that is, nonverbal behavior related to movement of any part of the body or the body as a whole.
Kinesics Example #1
This example shows that the girl is sad or upset about something.
Kinesics Example #2
This example shows a gesture someone might do when they're happy or joyful.
Kinesics Example #3
This example shows that the girl is nervous of worried about something.
Proxemics
Proxemics is the branch of knowledge that deals with the amount of space that people feel it necessary to set between themselves and others.
Proxemics Example #1
Their body language shows that they appear to be friends and don't mind being closer to each other.
Proxemics Example #2
Their body language shows that they don't seem to comfortable being near each other.
Proxemics Example #3
Their body language shows that they appear to be friends and when talking like to be closer to each other.