10/1-10/7 Post 2: P's and C's

Proxemics and chronemics both have to do with communication. Proxemics is the study of how we use space to communicate. Chronemics on the other hand is the study of the use of time. Both are used in everyday life and I believe that there are universal rules for all cultures regarding these concepts. For example when talking to people face to face, there is the universal rule of personal bubbles. Another example of time and space is that certain times mean certain actions are done. For instance, nighttime is meant for resting and sleeping and daytime is meant for productivity. A personal example I have of proxemics is that in gymnastics classes certain areas of the gym are used for certain levels. The preschool area is used for toddlers and preschoolers where as the bigger equipment is used for the bigger kids. A personal example of chronemics is that in gymnastics class the first ten minutes are used to warm up and stretch the students and the last ten minutes are meant to condition, cool down and have fun with the students.