Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Rodney Hill - Personal Space





Personal space is nonverbal communication.


Intimate- less than .5m
Personal - 1.2m
Social - 3.0m

People don't like sitting next to strangers. Go look at library tables, lunch tables, bus seats, etc. People spread their stuff out and put backpacks on chairs to prevent others from using that space.
When sitting near strangers, people usually sit in the furthest possible seat within the public space rule. Rarely do people sit within the intimate or personal distance unless..well intimate.
Matt noticed how receptionist’s layouts have changed for work efficiency until this lecture. Same with conference rooms, gaining vote favor by splitting the conference table into thirds.

People usually look at the ground as you walk passed.


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