A Closer Look at Personal Space

The image above illustrates the amount of space people generally need in order to feel comfortable when interacting with others in social situations. When dealing with a close friend or family member, this personal space is somewhere around 1.5 to 4 feet. In a public speaking situation, on the other hand, the need for personal space goes up to around 12 to 25 feet.

Learn more about how our need for personal space plays a role in our understanding of body language.

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