Proxemics and Kinesics
Sarah Sprowls
Proxemics Definetion
The branch of knowledge that deals with the amount of space that people feel it necessary to set between themselves and others.
Proxemics example
The two girls are walking close together and laughing. This shows that they are friends.
Proxemics Example
The three people in this picture are sitting far apart not talking to each other. This shows that they don't know each other.
Proxemics Example
The two people in this picture are sitting far apart and have angry looks in their face. This shows that they are mad at each other.
Kinesics Definetion
The study of the way in which certain body movements and gestures serve as a form of nonverbal communication.