Specific vs diffuse relationships

lIt deals with the degree of involvement individuals are comfortable with in dealing with other people.
lEvery individual has various levels to their personality, from a more public level to the inner, more private level.
-There can be cultural differences in the relative size of people´s public and private „spaces“ and also in the degree to which they feel comfortable sharing those parts of their personality with other people.
-In more specific cultures people tend to have a larger public areas and a smaller private area.
-They prefer to keep their private life separate, guarding it very closely
-While diffuse cultures may come across as cool initially, once in the more closely guarded public space, the private space is more accessible than in specific cultures, i.e. the whole individual tends to be involved in relationships in diffuse cultures

1. Specific
   •More „open“ public space, more „closed“ private space
   •Appears direct, open and extrovert
   •„To the point“ and often appears abrasive
   •Highly mobile
   •Separates work and private life
   •Varies approaches to fit circumstances, esp. With use of titles)
2. Diffuse
   •More „closed“ public spac, but, once in, more „open private space
   •Appears indirect, closed and introvert
   •Often evades issues and „beats about the bush“
   •Low mobility
   •Work and private life are closely linked
   •Consistent in approach, esp. with use of titles