Personal Space Norms

Definition

Personal space norms refer to the culturally determined expectations and boundaries regarding the appropriate physical distance between individuals during social interactions. It varies across cultures.

Related terms

Cultural Relativism:

This concept refers to understanding and respecting cultural practices within their own context without imposing one's own cultural beliefs or values.

Nonverbal Communication: It involves using body language, facial expressions, and gestures to convey messages without words.

Ethnocentrism:

It is the tendency to judge other cultures based on the standards and values of one's own culture.