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Prokemics

Definition:

Prokemics refers to the study of personal space and the way individuals use and perceive space in social interactions.

Senses:

1. Noun: The scientific study of proxemics, which investigates the relationship between people's use of space and their cultural, social, and psychological behavior.

2. Noun: The cultural norms and practices regarding personal space and physical distance between individuals.

3. Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of the study of personal space and spatial patterns in social interactions.

Usages:

1. Noun:

Example Sentence 1: Researchers in the field of prokemics have observed that cultural differences play a significant role in defining individuals' preferred personal space.

Example Sentence 2: Understanding prokemics can improve cross-cultural communication by considering the variations in personal space requirements.

2. Noun:

Example Sentence 1: The prokemics of different regions can greatly influence the way individuals interact and communicate with each other.

Example Sentence 2: She felt uncomfortable when her colleague violated her prokemics by standing too close during the conversation.

3. Adjective:

Example Sentence 1: The prokemics approach helps analyze and interpret the spatial dynamics of interpersonal relationships within a given culture.

Example Sentence 2: The prokemics norms of a society might affect the arrangement of furniture and seating preference in their households.

Related Products:

• Books on Proxemics
• Books on Social Interactions and Psychology
• Books on Cross-Cultural Communication