Grasp The Sense Of Distance In Communication

Due to the different nature of communication, the scope of individual space is also different.

Generally speaking, the closer the relationship is, the smaller the scope of individual space will be.

According to American anthropologist Dr. Edward Hall, according to the different degrees of interpersonal relationship, individual space can be divided into four distances.

One is intimacy distance.

This distance is the smallest distance in interpersonal communication.

Between 0~15 centimeters, they can touch each other's skin.

This is the necessary distance for touching, kissing, hugging and protecting.

It often happens between love and friends.

An unnatural approach or forced entry into another person's intimate distance can be considered a violation of others.

At 15~45 centimeters, this is the distance that the body does not touch, but it can be touched by hand, such as arm holding, talking, etc. most of them are used by brothers, sisters and close friends.

And the power circle is the biggest in the eyes, that is, a person always maintains a strong sense of power circle in front of him, and cares about his own side and side.

According to this principle, planes, coaches and movie theaters all take long rows of seats to avoid sitting opposite, so that everyone has an average front power circle.

The two is personal distance.

This distance is less direct physical contact.

Between 45 and 75 centimeters, it is suitable for people who are more familiar with them. They can cordially shake hands or talk with each other.

Between 75~120 centimeters, this is the distance between the two sides of the wrist, which can touch each other's fingers.

The three is social distance.

This distance has gone beyond intimate or familiar interpersonal relationships.

It is between 120~210 centimeters, usually in work and public places.

In modern civilized society, all complex things are carried out at this distance.

For example, the leading cadres in the organization assign tasks to the secretaries or subordinates, receive visitors from public places, or conduct in-depth personal negotiations.

Between 210 and 360 centimeters, it shows a more formal communication relationship. It is the distance used in meetings, negotiations or public affairs. The head receives foreign guests or the guests; the general manager of a large company talks with his subordinates. Because of his status, he needs to maintain a certain distance from his subordinates.

The four is public distance.

This distance is greatly reduced by interpersonal communication, and it is very difficult to have direct conversations.

Between 360~750 centimeters, this is the biggest distance from the consciousness of power circles.

For example, the distance between the teachers and students in the classroom, the lecturer and the audience in the small lecture hall.

Therefore, in teaching and speaking, using hand gestures, movements, expressions, and using charts, subtitles, slides, etc. to assist teaching aids are all aimed at "drawing close distance" to enhance interpersonal communication effect.

At a distance of more than 750 centimeters, in modern society, it is the distance from the audience when speaking, speaking, theatrical performance, and film showing in the great hall.