Chronemics-

Use of time
 Ways that we use our time
communicate information about
ourselves and our feelings
 Interest & affection
 Power & status
 Activities
 Can indicate other messages-
appropriate times for phone calls
(Call at 2 a.m. usually indicates
emergency)
 Our society values time highly; we as
Americans have an emphasis on
watching the clock and doing things
on time- varies from culture to
culture