Physical Appearance
This important nonverbal code includes height, weight, body shape, and so on. According to the book, what is this called?
Physical Appearance
What is the “bubble” that marks the territory between ourselves and others known as?
Personal Space
What are the two concepts of time?
Monochronic and polychronic
What is the definition of Silence?
Physical Attractiveness is ______ and _______.
Dynamic and variable
Cultures where people stand closer together while talking, make more direct eye contact, touch frequently, and speak in louder voices is known as what kind of culture?
Contact Cultures
What concept of time regards time as a commodity, where time can be gained, lost, spent, wasted or saved?
A monochronic concept of time
What is a major reason for communicating verbally in initial interactions with people?
Reduce uncertainty
Name one of the two universal measures of attractiveness.
1) There is more emphasis on female attractiveness than male attractiveness.
2) Men consistently express stronger preferences for attractive mates than women.
Name two examples of Contact Cultures.
Risk/Reward: Name three examples of Non-Contact Cultures.
South America and Southern Europe
Risk/Reward: Northern Europe, North America, East Asia
Name an aspect valued in a monochronic culture.
Risk/Reward: Name all aspects valued in a monochronic culture.
Punctuality, completion of tasks, and adherence to schedules
Name a passive uncertainty reduction strategy.
Risk/Reward: Name three passive uncertainty reduction strategies.
Remaining Silent, observing, and asking a third party about someone’s behavior.