SOC 107 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Proxemics, Public Space, Interpersonal Communication
28 Feb 2016
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Where is the line in these debates: can these lines changed over time, for example things that we consider to be a part of insanity, would have been the norm in past societies and cultures. As canadians we, ae born into an exceedingly complex culture. Culture: knowledge, attitudes vales, beliefs, customs and morals shared by members of a society. Our culture becomes so familiar to us at an early age that we tend to take for granted. Everyday life appears to be a reality that rarely requires explanation: dependent on person type. We generally know which behaviours are proper and which would be improper in a given situation. These expectations are defined (or expressed) as social conventions or norms which make up the rues of acceptance. There are many conventions that we all share a consensus about: lends order, helps in the daily norms. 4 common distances used in interpersonal communication were distinguished by edward hall.
