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Personal space boundaries vary between cultures from "summary" of Linguagem corporal by Vitor Santos
The boundaries of personal space are not universal, my friend. They vary between different cultures, you see. What is considered acceptable distance in one culture may be seen as too close in another. It's fascinating, isn't it? For example, in some Latin American countries, people tend to stand closer to each other when speaking. This is a sign of warmth and friendliness. But in countries like the United States or Canada, maintaining a certain distance is the norm. Invading someone's personal space can make them feel uncomfortable. In Japan, personal space is even more important. People there tend to keep a larger distance between each other, especially when speaking to someone of higher status. This is a sign of respect. In contrast, in countries like Italy or Greece, people are more comfortable ...
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