Do you invade people's personal space when you talk or is your space invaded?

Question

I just hate it when that happens...you keep moving backwards and the intruder keeps pushing forward...I try to respect other people's space...Isn't that just unnerving?

Answer 1

I've found that, when invaded, if I put one paw on their shoulder and sort of stiffen the arm, it frequently gets the message across. Sometimes you have to explain it, but I've never had to do it twice.

Answer 2

I never do it. I try and be conscious of personal space when I talk with people.
It always seems to be the rude loud ones that do what you describe.
It's a strength of wills sort of thing. When someone wants to stress a point or get our attention they use this as a means of gaining attention. It is negative and it is unnerving.

Answer 3

No, I respect people's personal space. My space is often invaded and it's very annoying.

Answer 4

I hate that too. I have a rather large personal space and unless I really like the person I don't like to be crowded.

Answer 5

My space always feels invaded, so I don't do that to other people. I value my 'personal bubble' :)

Answer 6

apparently for some cultures they cant help getting close to someone else as they speak...it can be a bit unnerving

Answer 7

I need my space so I respect there space

Answer 8

mine is invaded and yup it's unnerving

Answer 9

I can't stand it, especially when they have on too much perfume/cologne or have smokers breath.

Answer 10

I maintain my comfort zone.