Often people feel discomfort when communicating, and the reason for everything is a violation of personal space, which can otherwise be called a communication zone. But what exactly is a communication zone? What types of communication zones exist?
First of all, you need to deal with the concept itself. A communication zone is a personal space, the boundaries of which can only be violated by close people. The choice of space between the interlocutors is not very simple, because for the conversation to go well, the distance from one to the other should be too large or too small.
If the intimate space is broken, then the human body immediately reacts to it. It all depends on who approached you. A person is ready to embrace close and dear people, and the reaction of the body is calm. However, when a stranger appears and crosses the intimate zone, then this is perceived as a danger. At the same time, the heart rate begins to increase, and blood rushes to the heart and skeletal muscles, so there is a desire to run or start to fight.
There are 4 communication zones. A person uses each of them daily, and which one with a particular personality depends on the situation and on the degree of closeness of people. So, the following communication areas are distinguished:
Public communication area
The distance with such communication is more than 4 meters. In the bottom zone of communication there are people who do not know each other, but by the will of circumstances are collected in one room. At the same time, they can greet each other and, if they wish, get closer or, on the contrary, move away. For example, seminars, concerts and more.
Social area of communication
With such communication, the interlocutors are at a distance of 1 to 4 meters from each other. In this area, communication takes place between colleagues and unfamiliar people. For example, in an office or cafe. The conversation can develop in a positive way, and in a negative way. Conflict situations also have a place to be. The reasons are various, and violation of the territory can play an important role.
Interpersonal communication area
This space is typical for communication between people who know each other well, as well as between co-workers traveling together on vacation. The boundaries of such communication are from 50 centimeters to 1 meter.
