2.2.4 Personal Space

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    • Personal space is the physical area maintained by an individual to feel comfortable and secure
    • Match the personal space zone with its typical distance:
      Intimate zone ↔️ 0-45 cm
      Personal zone ↔️ 45-120 cm
      Social zone ↔️ 120-360 cm
      Public zone ↔️ Over 360 cm
    • In high-contact cultures, people prefer larger personal space distances.
      False
    • Match the personal space zone with its typical use case:
      Intimate zone ↔️ Physical contact
      Personal zone ↔️ Family conversations
      Social zone ↔️ Business meetings
      Public zone ↔️ Public speaking
    • In formal social situations, people tend to maintain a larger social space
    • In which country is it common to stand close and touch during conversations?
      Italy
    • Order the consequences of a personal space violation from mild to severe:
      1️⃣ Discomfort
      2️⃣ Anxiety
    • In Italy, touching during conversations is common, whereas in Canada, greater physical distance is preferred.

      True
    • Introverts typically require more personal space than extroverts.

      True
    • Personal space zones are fixed and do not vary based on social context or relationship type.
      False
    • Personal space varies based on cultural norms, personality, and the nature of the social interaction
    • Which personality type prefers more personal space: introverts or extraverts?
      Introverts
    • Match the cultural type with its preferred personal space:
      High-contact cultures ↔️ Smaller
      Low-contact cultures ↔️ Larger
    • In Latin American cultures, people prefer a personal space distance of 45-120 cm.
      False
    • An example of a high-contact culture is in Latin America
    • Discomfort due to a personal space violation is lower in high-contact cultures.
    • Order the personal space zones from smallest to largest distance.
      1️⃣ Intimate
      2️⃣ Personal
      3️⃣ Social
      4️⃣ Public
    • Match the personal space zone with its typical distance.
      Intimate ↔️ 0-45 cm
      Personal ↔️ 45-120 cm
      Social ↔️ 120-360 cm
      Public ↔️ Over 360 cm
    • Personal space varies based on cultural norms, personality, and the nature of the social interaction.
      True
    • What is the preferred personal space distance in Western cultures for conversations with friends?
      45-120 cm
    • Cultural, personality, and situational factors do not affect the size of one's personal space.
      False
    • Personal space zones vary based on cultural norms, personality, and the nature of the social interaction
    • What are high-contact cultures called that favor smaller personal distances?
      High-contact cultures
    • What is a personal space violation?
      Intrusion without permission
    • How does personal space impact communication quality?
      By defining interaction zones
    • Introverts tend to prefer more personal space
    • Match the factor influencing personal space with its impact.
      Cultural Norms ↔️ High- or low-contact preferences
      Personality ↔️ Introverts prefer more space
      Social Situation ↔️ Formal settings require larger zones
    • How does respecting personal space zones enhance communication?
      By fostering trust
    • What personal space zone do Western cultures prefer when talking to friends?
      Personal zone
    • What cultural values are associated with low-contact cultures?
      Larger personal spaces
    • In Canada, maintaining physical distance during conversations is more typical than in Italy.

      True
    • Discomfort from personal space violations is lower in high-contact cultures.
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