Cross cultural understanding: a handbook to understand others’ cultures

D.
 
Body Distance/Space (Proxemics) 
Proxemics or personal space is defined as (the study of) 
the amount of space that people find comfortable between 
themselves and others. People are usually more comfortable 
standing closer to family members than to strangers. The study 
of the way that people use physical space to convey messages 
is called Proxemics. Look at figure below: 
 
Figure 5.1: space pattern 
 
 
Zone 
Distance 
For 
Detail 
Intimate 
space
0-45cm 
lovers, and 
physical 
touching 
Usually reserved for intimate 
relationships such as lover, 
but also applies during 

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Zone 
Distance