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Topic 10: Language, Thought and Communication – How do you communicate with others?
10.3 Non-Verbal Communication
10.3.2 Factors Affecting Personal Space
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What is personal space defined as?
Invisible bubble around an individual
Cultural differences in personal space are significant, with some cultures preferring close
proximity
Match the culture with its preferred personal distance:
Western ↔️ 0.5 - 1.2 meters
Latin ↔️ Closer
Eastern ↔️ 1 - 1.5 meters
How does social status affect personal space?
High status requires more
Introverts typically prefer more personal space because they feel overwhelmed by close
proximity
What type of personality is comfortable with closer interactions?
Extroverts
Women
generally allow closer proximity in conversations than men.
Match the factor with its effect on personal space preferences:
Personality ↔️ Introverts need more space
Self-Esteem ↔️ High maintains wider bubble
Gender ↔️ Men prefer more space
Arrange the cultural preferences for personal space from smallest to largest preferred distance:
1️⃣ Latin
2️⃣ Western
3️⃣ Eastern
How does personality influence personal space preferences?
Introverts need more distance
Gender differences in personal space show that women generally allow closer
proximity
Men prefer larger personal space bubbles than
women
due to societal expectations.
Match the gender with its preferred personal distance:
Women ↔️ 0.3 - 0.6 meters
Men ↔️ 0.5 - 1 meter
Arrange the age groups based on their preferred personal space, from smallest to largest:
1️⃣ Children
2️⃣ Adults
3️⃣ Elderly
Why do elderly individuals often prefer larger personal space?
Decreased mobility
Children tend to have smaller personal space bubbles as they are still learning social
norms
Elderly individuals may prefer larger personal space due to decreased
mobility
What is the preferred personal space for children?
Smaller
What is the explanation for children's smaller personal space preference?
Still learning social norms
What influences the moderate personal space of adults?
Cultural and individual factors
Elderly individuals may prefer larger personal space due to increased mobility.
False
Match the age group with their preferred personal space:
Children ↔️ Smaller
Adults ↔️ Moderate
Elderly ↔️ Larger
Why do elderly individuals prefer larger personal space?
Decreased mobility or increased security
Comparing age to cultural influences, age plays a significant role in determining personal space
boundaries
Age is the only factor that determines personal space preferences.
False
What is the definition of personal space?
Invisible bubble around an individual
Cultural influences on personal space vary significantly, affecting
communication
Match the culture with their preferred personal space:
Western ↔️ 0.5 - 1.2 meters
Latin ↔️ Closer
Eastern ↔️ 1 - 1.5 meters
What distance do Western cultures typically prefer for personal space?
0.5 - 1.2 meters
Why do Latin cultures stand closer to each other during conversations?
Warmth and engagement
What is the purpose of maintaining distance in Eastern cultures?
Formality and respect
In Western
cultures
, standing too close can be seen as intrusive.
Individual differences in personal space are influenced by factors such as personality, self-esteem, and
gender
Order the factors influencing individual differences in personal space:
1️⃣ Personality
2️⃣ Self-esteem
3️⃣ Gender
High
self-esteem
individuals prefer less personal space.
What type of personality is associated with a high preference for personal space?
Introverted
Individual differences in personal space are influenced by factors such as personality, self-esteem, and
gender
High self-esteem individuals maintain a wider personal space bubble for
confidence
Men typically prefer more personal space than
women
.
Match the gender with their preferred personal distance:
Women ↔️ 0.3 - 0.6 meters
Men ↔️ 0.5 - 1 meter
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