Chronemics refer to how people perceive and use the time. Arriving late for an appointment is considerd an insult in China. On the other hand, it is acceptable behavior in Colombia. Other issues may include the speed of speech or how long someone is willing to hang arounf waiting for an appointment.
Some cultures use the element of space, orproxemics, to communicate. How close people stand to each pther can affect communication as can entering someone’s personal space. Touch is a powerful means of communivating, but norms for its use vary widely. Clothing can identify marital status or religious beliefs. Even crying and laughing may elicit varying reactions in different cultures. Each culture determine when such behavior is appropriate and what it means.