Hierarchy of Contact 

In the digital age we all have a multitude of options for communication. It can be inferred that there is a kind of "Contact Hierarchy" and "Contact Continuum" as not all modes hold the same weight with communication ranging from 1-10.

Hierarchy of contact in 2010 as defined by this contributor:

1. Face to face
2. Telephone
3. Personal Letter
4. SMS, BBIM
5. Email
6. Personal message eg FB
7. Instant Message eg FB, MSN
8. Wall postings, comments
8. "Like," "Poke"
9. Nil contact.
10. Active blocking of contact.

Note: Higher order = increased responsiveness.

A more serious and/or important matter or message would attract a higher order of communication, with the top order being face to face. There are so many ways to communicate, the options are greater than ever before. But is all modes of communication the same, and attracting the same weight of force? Therefore there is a hierarchy. This may vary per user, but there is a hierarchy.

Hierarchy of Contact refers to how the more important the message or reason to communicate, or the person to communicate with, the higher in the order that communication would be. Conversely, less important is therefore lower.

Example, you really need to speak with someone about something serious, you want to face to face with them. If its not serious at all, you might make a posting on their social network wall.

At the end of the hierarchy is active blocking, where someone deliberately refuses any mode of contact.

Hierarchy of Contact by AlganonAU December 2, 2010

Nerd Hierarchy 

The class system associated with the specific levels of nerd. The lower classes usually worship the higher classes, and ultimately the "highest nerd." The highest nerd is the "coolest" of the nerds in the eyes (behind their glasses of course) of the nerdier nerds.

Eric is at the TOP of the Nerd Heirchy, yo!

Nerd Hierarchy by Anonymous July 21, 2003

Hierarchy of passion 

Face is more intimate than genitals which is more intimate than hands.

1. Kissing (most passionate)
2. Blowjob
3. Sex
4. Handjob (least passionate)

Did you guys kiss?
No, wasn’t ready for that yet. It’s too high on the hierarchy of passion.

Hierarchy of passion by BrysonStrong November 7, 2021

Maslow's hierarchy of needs 

A pyramid of human needs created by Maslow. It explains the needs of humans from the basics to the complex.

1st: Physical Survival Needs- Water, Food, Shelter, Sleep, Health, Sex
2nd: Safety and Security- Physical Safety, Economic Security, Freedom From Threats, Comfort
3rd: Social Needs- Acceptance, Group Membership, Association, Love
4th: Self Esteem- Important Projects, Recognition of Strengths and Intelligence, Prestige and Status
5th: Need for Self-Actualization- Challenging Projects, Opportunities for Innovation and Creativity, Learning

High Schoolers and young adults have a very hard experience trying to maintain 3 in Maslow's hierarchy of needs and above because most parents hate their kids. Most parents, on the other hand, raise their self esteem and feel accomplished when they shit on their kids lives.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs by Steve Indigo August 4, 2006

hierarchy 

a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authorities

A pyramid scheme is an example of a hierarchy.

In the work place, there is a boss as the head and certain levels of employees under him based on skill level and wage

hierarchy by Petty Crimes January 16, 2014

high school sports hierarchy

The ranking system that makes football cool and golf...well...not so cool.

Damn that high school sports hierarchy!

high school sports hierarchy by lil' T... September 19, 2008

high school hierarchy 

Jocks
They date each other, hang out with each other. Sometimes cheerleader girls will hang out with girls who play other sports, like volleyball, gymnastics, or track. But jocks very rarely expand their social circles.

Music Kids
They're "hipsters" who play in the band or sing in the chorus or both, and take music very seriously. They take extra music classes, do the play and musical, and only hang out with each other.

Druggies
They generally hang out in some remote area of the parking lot before, after, and during school. They don't do much.

Sluts
These are the girls that crave attention, usually in the form of male Facebook likes, and then complain about creepers on their bikini/cleavage shot.

Ghetto
They are generally black or Hispanic. They talk loud, wear clothing that is much too tight, act uneducated, and Typee Lykee Diss .

Preps
Excellent grades, athletic, ambitious. They are the ones who came to public school after a private Catholic school. They make friends with the popular kids.

Nerds
Not necessarily smart, these kids love hanging out in their rooms with a video game. Sometimes they get good grades, but not always.

Goths
They hate the mainstream, just like music kids, but goths hate music kids too because they just hate everyone. They stay below the radar and sit in the corner.

Loners
They don't have any friends. They are often used by others for a quick laugh. They are bitter wallflowers. They either look down on others or are afraid of others.

Cheerleader: Hey, look at that weird loner kid.
Jock: OMG what if he shoots us all. Man, that would suck.
Prep: He gets all D-'s!
Music Kid: He doesn't even take band...his situation is dire.
Nerd: I won't even talk to him. He's at the bottom of the high school hierarchy.
Goth: Me, either.
Ghetto: Girl you know I ain't touchin that nutcase.
Slut: I'd fuck him if he would just like my profile picture already.
Skater: Dude, lay off him. He just needs a good batch and he'll be all set.

high school hierarchy by unseen observer August 21, 2012