Proxemics vs. Chronemics

When I first saw and heard of these words, I immediately thought of proximity for proxemics and chronology for chronemics. Turns out they both somewhat fit these terms. Proxemics has to do with how we "use space to communicate" (Gass & Seiter, 2007). How we take up and utilize space within one another is vital in nonverbal communication. For example, a universal rule in the Middle Eastern culture as well as Italian and Greek. These individuals tend to be touchy, feely, and warm people. So whether you’re a family member, distant relative, or friend of a family, each individual is very gentle and friendly. It is how these individuals are normalized in their culture. Chronemics has to do with studying the use of time and how according to the text, in the "western world, time is money." I have heard many individuals say that over the years, and even on a day to day basis, that since we are in a time frenzy(not enough time) in America, we have to always be going at a fast pace, there is never enough time to just kick back and relax, because that is wasting time. That is the universal rule of Americans especially for example, families who are sports oriented and each kid plays a sport. Each family member is always on the go, going to a practice, a game, on the road for a tournament. There is barely even time to "breathe." Both of these terms are essential tools utilized in our everyday lives and they help us to realize what are we doing and why we have become a society based on proxemics and chronemics.