A boardroom business meeting, a family picnic, a literature study group meeting in a member's home, and four couples enjoying an evening together playing bridge are all examples of situations where communication occurs at a public distance.

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These examples illustrate social and personal distances rather than public distance, as they involve smaller, more intimate groups engaging in direct interaction. Public distance is typically used for speaking to larger groups or audiences, such as lectures or public speeches, where there is a greater physical distance between the speaker and the audience.

A Boardroom Business Meeting, a Family Picnic, a Literature Study