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javeds

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In the context of space, as it relates to nonverbal communication, the distance of 3 feet to 7 feet, used in the workplace for business-related conversations and small meetings, is known as:
 
  A. social distance.
  B. intimate distance.
  C. personal distance.
  D. public distance.

Question 2

Andrea has been finding it difficult to perform at work recently. Deborah, her boss, is concerned and calls her in for a one-on-one meeting. In the meeting, Andrea admits that she is going through a tough time because she is in the middle of a divorce. While talking, Andrea gets emotional. To demonstrate her understanding, Deborah reaches out and pats Andrea's hand. This action from Deborah is an example of:
 
  A. verbal communication.
  B. paralanguage.
  C. kinesics.
  D. haptic communication.



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jgranad15

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Answer to Question 1

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Social distance is the distance from 3 feet to 7 feet. This distance is used in the workplace for
business-related conversations, small meetings, and social functions. It is also used for other
conversations that are not personal in nature.

Answer to Question 2

D
Deborah's action is an example of haptic communication. Touch, or haptic communication, is a
primary method for achieving connection with people, indicating intention, or expressing
emotion.




javeds

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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


amynguyen1221

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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