Is it a metre, a mile....What?
2006-09-26 02:08:23 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
probably as far away as possible from a person that you don't like or despise immensely . on the other hand if we are talking day to day personal space. then probably at an arms length is comfortable
2006-09-26 12:35:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the person who's invading it -some people I can't stand to be in the same room with! On the tube, however, there is no such thing (especially on the Victoria line in rush hour). As a general rule, though, I'd say 3/4 metre to a metre is a good distance to keep between myself and other people, unless I like them, then it's half a metre (unless I REALLY like them!)
2006-09-26 02:20:40 · answer #2 · answered by J C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3/4 of a metre
2006-09-26 02:11:03 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Philosopher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think personal space is more 2 do with privacy, if your on your own weather it is a mile or a metre time 2 think on your own is your personal space.
2006-09-26 09:26:53 · answer #4 · answered by deafasaposthoven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Personal space" can mean a part of a home that a person can have as his own, such as a bedroom or office or corner of a family room.
It can also mean the amount of space a person wants to keep around himself without having other people infringe on it. It is sometimes called an "imaginary space bubble". Depending on cultures and individuals, a space bubble can be anything from a couple of feet to a few feet. Its the space people expect to be left between them and others when having conversations. A person's space bubble can also change depending on whether the person is in a crowded situation (where a smaller space bubble is more acceptable) or a non-crowded situation (when people tend to expand the size of their imaginary space bubbles).
2006-09-26 02:14:15 · answer #5 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me, personally, my idea of personal space invasion is when someone is standing less than an arms length from me so (looks at arm!) about 50cm. However, if its a stinky person Id say more space needed and a good friend, hell lets get up and personal! Its just that point at which you feel uncomfortable with the closeness of the other person standing near you. I know I explained that REALLY badly but I know what I mean!!!
2006-09-26 02:19:51 · answer #6 · answered by Secret Squirrel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personal space, would depend on circumstances, but I would normally want an imaginary circle around me with a radius of one metre.
2006-09-26 08:07:20 · answer #7 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends who the person is and why they are invading my space. If they have god awful breath like a septic tank then i'd say a good metre or two! If they are just down right humpable then they can invade me and my space any time!
2006-09-26 04:00:50 · answer #8 · answered by mother knowledge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15-16 inches. It is the space where if people get inside of it causes an uncomfortable feeling.
Example: Did you ever have someone talking to you that likes to get right in your face but doesn't realise he's doing it? That is a violation of personal space.
2006-09-26 02:19:42 · answer #9 · answered by Munster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the person and situation. My kids can sit in my lap (so can the Mrs.). Close friends can be touching me. A stranger in a crowded elevator might bump up against me and that is ok. If that same stranger is walking down the street by me they had best be a bit over arms length away.
2006-09-26 02:17:43 · answer #10 · answered by Charles B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋