Kinesics & Proxemics
By: Naomi Ahyoun Kim
Kinesics
[dictionary.reference.com]
Kinesics: the study of body movements, gestures, facial expressions, etc., as a means of communication
Hand Gesture, Facial Expression - Grr
This little girl has an angry look, probably because she couldn't get a unicorn for her birthday. Her arms are also crossed, suggesting an emotion that's not positive that accompanies her look.
Facial Expression - Ugh
This guy has the "I'm so done" look. He is done with everything, as in he gives up on a hope for humanity or something.
Hand Gesture, Facial Expression - What
This guy is confused, seeing as he has shrugged and lifting his hands in that motion, while having a confused look.
Proxemics
[dictionary.reference.com]
Proxemics: [sociology, psychology] the study of the spatial requirements of humans and animals and the effects of population density on behavior, communication, and social interaction
[linguistics] the study of the symbolic and communicative role in a culture of spatial arrangements and variations in distance, as in how far apart individuals engaged in conversation stand depending on the degree of intimacy between them
Friends
These two little kids are buddies, since their distance between each other are close and one has an arm around the other.
Probably at the park hanging out.
Couples
These two married people are obviously mad from the way they are facing (away from each other), but are still sticking close as the significant other is still important to them.
Probably fought over dinner or something.
Co-Workers
Obviously, the female is not fond of the male, but he definitely sees her in a romantic way. She doesn't appreciate the closeness, but he does. His hand is on her shoulder, in which she didn't invite him to.
She probably hates the man now, for being too close for comfort.