Have you ever noticed an uncomfortable feeling when someone got too close to you physically? That means that person has invaded your personal boundaries. We all carry with us a psychological comfort zone, which is defined by the area surrounding a person, considered their territory and it is called “personal space”. The personal space we need varies depending on who we are talking to and the situation we are in. Studies show 4 areas or personal territory:
Other factors that determine a comfortable personal space are:
General Rules of Personal Space:
Etiquette is more than just eating with the right fork and knife; it is about making people feel comfortable around you and respecting other’s personal space is part of etiquette.
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