more nonverbal fun

1.If you think about non-verbal communication (high context communication) think about the rules that govern this processs. We all depend highly on what isnt spoken as we communicate with others. Take a close look at an interaction you've had recently and how you figured out the rules.  

2.  How do our cultural spaces affect our identities?   By cultural spaces, I mean any physical environment that  reflects cultural values.  Examples of cultural spaces might be the market, the classroom, churches, homes, the museum, the street corner, etc.

nonverbal communication features that influence intercultural communication

vocalics- sounds, (not words) silence, pauses, rate, pitch  and volume of speech
proxemics- space and distance. Remember the exercise we did? personal space, social space, public space?  How things are arranged
Chronemics- time related. How time is used, how time is viewed
Kinesics- body language, posture, gestures, any way of "talking" with the body
Haptics- touch
Olfactics- related to the sense of smell. (we form opinions with our noses!)
Facial expression- cultural rules govern what we show on our faces.
Oculesics- Eye behavior;staring, blinking, winking,
Physical appearance- artifacts, costumes, body height, weight,

week two question: how do these theoretical frameworks help you to understand culture?

share your Lawrence experience

Week One Question: What is my culture and what are my values

Post a paragraph or more from your family narrative. Be sure to comment on other people's stories

post YOUR intercultural observations here

thanks for your comments thus far. Im looking forward to reading your postings by tonight about your two intercultural observations.

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