soc.


east / west wrld.


group of individuals

conversation on the basis of the two people being on the same level



conversation with a friend normal activity

question or comment to a stranger acceptable, however should occur only rarely

no physical challenge or intimidation, wait in a queue when waiting

extremely unacceptable to look directly at a person for a significant period of time (more than a few seconds)

visual reference: a cityscape with 5 people visible, each a long distance apart





west / superior

ranking of people from highest to lowest

not acceptable to speak to another person

extemely violent reaction if so

visual reference: a bamboo hut in a jungle in asia with two people in it



authority

group of people with one person in charge

activities by each individual within a defined range of activity

risk of physical violence if stepping outside the range

not generally the case the someone speaks to the person in charge

