These have some relationship to Proxemics. Closely related to the proxemics of space, in the area of privacy. This changes the idea of proxemics and how it ties into culture. The study of proxemics focuses on the use of space to communicate. These non-verbal expressions are conveyed through kinesics, proxemics, physical appearance and artifacts, and chronemics. High contact cultures communicate through long gazes, long hugs, and share a decrease in proxemics. Preston (2005) discusses the proxemics in clinical and administrative settings. Proxemics is one of several subcategories of the study of nonverbal communication. Proxemics study the amount of space people feel necessary to have between themselves and others.