Proxemics is the amount of space around or between us and others. How closely
people position themselves to a person during a discussion communicates what type
of relationship exists between the two people. This space and meaning differs from
culture to culture but in American culture the following standards exist.
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0-18 inches is intimate space reserved for family and close friends
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18 inches to 4 feet is personal space used in most interpersonal interactions· 4-12 feet is social-consultative space used in more formal interactions
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