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Anna (from Germany) meets her university lecturer, Professor Brown, in the hallway. She stands about two meters away and speaks politely. Which type of distance is Anna using?
A. Intimate distance
B. Personal distance
C. Social distance
D. Public distance
C. Social distance
Example of territorial behavior:
A. Smiling
B. Keeping a favorite seat
C. Eye contact
D. Gesturing
B. Keeping a favorite seat
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Huy (from Vietnam) talks with his supervisor, Mr. Lee (from South Korea), in the office. Huy keeps a respectful distance and avoids standing too close. Which distance best describes this situation?
A. Intimate distance
B. Personal distance
C. Social distance
D. Public distance
C. Social distance
Understanding proxemics helps us:
A. Speak fluently
B. Avoid cultural misunderstandings
C. Write better essays
D. Improve grammar
B. Avoid cultural misunderstandings
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Carlos (from Brazil) greets his new coworker John (from the USA) by standing very close and lightly touching his arm while talking. John feels uncomfortable. Which type of distance is Carlos using?
A. Public distance
B. Personal distance
C. Social distance
D. Formal distance
B. Personal distance
1. What does Proxemics study?
A. Facial expressions
B. The use of space in communication
C. Tone and volume of voice
D. Body movements
Answer: B
Which is a non-contact culture?
A. Italy
B. Spain
C. Japan
D. Brazil
C. Japan
Which zone is typically used between a speaker and audience?
A. Personal
B. Public
C. Social
D. Intimate
B. Public
Which region is contact culture?
A. Northern Europe
B. East Asia
C. Latin America
D. Scandinavia
C. Latin America
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Standing too close in a business meeting is:
A. Friendly
B. Respectful
C. Unprofessional
D. Necessary
C. Unprofessional
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Ms. Sato (from Japan) gives a speech to a large audience at a conference in Tokyo. She stands on a stage far from the listeners. What type of distance is being used?
A. Personal distance
B. Social distance
C. Intimate distance
D. Public distance
D. Public distance
Which is NOT one of Hall’s distance zones?
A. Intimate
B. Personal
C. Social
D. Emotional
D. Emotional
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