personal distance zone

personal distance zone

the distance zone adopted by those interacting with friends and personal acquaintances. The personal distance zone is defined as the area 0.5 to 1.5 m (1.5 to 4 ft) from a person. Compare intimate zone; public distance zone; social zone. See also proxemics.

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