Proxemics In Cross-cultural Context Flashcards
their own space as an extension of the ego
.German
Privacy is granted whether it is actually present or not.
Americans
.Invisible boundary
2.In & out of the space
Americans
Open Doors and close in America mean
Open Doors:
Inviting, collaboration.
Closed Door:
Conspiracy, being left out.
Open Doors and close in German culture means
Doors are taken very seriously.
Usually use double door.
Open Doors:
disorderly, exposed, un businesslike.
Closed Door:
Gives integrity to space,
protective boundary.
Furniture Germans
German can be seen overly rigid even in
handling furniture.
(Heavy Furniture).
Furniture Americans
Easily
be moved.
For the …. to be over heard is
to intrude on others.
English
give emphasis to
the senses when planning
a space.
French
Furniture in french culture
Furniture can be easily adjusted.
The layout of their
offices, homes,
towns, cities , and
countryside is such
to keep them
involved.
French
crowded conditions led to their love of the outdoors & open spaces.
French
The concept of the center that can be approached
from any direction is a well-developed theme in
……
Japanese culture
There is + reinforcement toward the center of the
room and - reinforcement toward the edges.
Japanese culture
Naming intersections rather than streets leading into
them.
Japanese culture
