Talk about it

Talk to a partner about proxemics. Think about your culture compared to the US.  

Поговоріть з партнером про проксеміку. Подумайте про свою культуру в порівнянні з американською.

    Colleagues standing together.
    • Do you generally stand closer or farther away than most Americans? Ви зазвичай стоїте ближче чи далі, ніж більшість американців?
    • How does that make you feel? Що ви відчуваєте при цьому?
    • Do people generally touch other when they’re at a café in your country? Чи зазвичай люди торкаються один одного в кафе у вашій країні?
      • Did you do that when you lived there? Ви робили це, коли жили там?
      • Do you do that now?  Чи робите ви це зараз? 

    Here are some expressions you can use: 

    Giving your opinion

    So I think…

    It seems to me…

    In my experience/country/family…

    Checking

    Do you mean….? 

    Are you asking…?

    Are you talking about…?

    Thinking time

    Hmmmmm…

    Let me think (about that). 

    I’m not really sure…

    I haven’t really thought about that before. 

    Complimenting

    That’s a good question.

    Good point. 

    Choosing not to answer

    I could use a cup of coffee! (change the subject)

    I’d rather not talk about that. 

    Involving other people

    What do you think?

    How about you? 

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