Personal space (+Cultural, Gender Differences)

Question 1

Cultural differences (Proximity) :

Answer 1

Acceptable personal space is learnt through socialisation

Closer contact cultures include South America, the Middle East, non contact cultures include North America and Asia. (Refers to standing further apart during conversations etc)

Question 2

Gender differences - Body language :

Answer 2

The personal space between men tends to be larger than personal space between women