Nt1330 Unit 4

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1. Name and explain four instances, and state what is likely to occur at each distance.
a. Intimate distance extends from you outward to 18 inches (pg.74). It mostly occurs in private and it is used by people who are close to you, mostly to show affection or give comfort.
b. Personal distance ranges from 18 inches to 4 feet (pg.74). This distance is used to have friendly conversations, basically a nonintimate exchange.
c. Social distance ranges from 4 to 12 feet (pg.74). It is often seen in workplaces where formal situations occur.
d. Public distance exceeds 12 feet and it is used in public speaking (pg.74). This distance would be seen in lecture halls, churches, or convention halls.
2. Provide an example of how the same meaning is communicated