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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 personal space Japan In Japan, personal space is highly valued and there is an emphasis on maintaining distance in public interactions. 64
2 personal space Western countries In Western countries, personal space is highly valued and there is a preference for maintaining physical distance in social interactions. 56
3 personal space United States In the United States, people value and maintain a comfortable physical distance as part of personal space etiquette. 54
4 personal space China In Chinese culture, there is less emphasis on personal space and closer physical proximity is more common in social interactions. 51
5 personal space United States In the United States, personal space is highly valued and crucial for social interactions. 48
6 personal space Middle Eastern countries In Middle Eastern countries, close physical proximity and minimal personal space is common and comfortable in social interactions. 47
7 personal space Western culture In Western culture, personal space is highly valued and respected, with a preference for maintaining some distance during interactions. 46
8 personal space Japan In Japan, personal space is minimal and close physical proximity is common in crowded public places and social settings. 44
9 personal space US In the US, respecting personal space is important and emphasized in social and professional settings. 43
10 personal space Latin America In Latin American cultures, there is a smaller personal space and greater acceptance of physical proximity in social interactions. 41
11 personal space Brazil In Brazil, personal space is smaller and people are comfortable with close physical proximity in social interactions. 40
12 personal space Northern Europe In Northern European culture, personal space and privacy are highly valued, with a preference for maintaining physical distance in social interactions. 38
13 personal space UK In the UK, personal space is respected and valued in social interactions and public settings by maintaining comfortable distances. 38
14 personal space Western countries Respecting personal space is an important social norm in Western countries. 37
15 personal space India In Indian culture, personal space is less emphasized and closer physical proximity is common in public settings. 36
16 personal space USA In the USA, people highly value personal space and may feel uncomfortable with close physical proximity. 36
17 personal space Middle Eastern In Middle Eastern culture, close physical proximity is common and personal space is less emphasized. 32
18 personal space Canada In Canada, personal space is highly valued and people tend to maintain a comfortable distance during social interactions. 31
19 personal space Europe In European cultures, personal space is valued and people prefer maintaining a certain distance in public settings and conversations. 31
20 personal space Western culture The Western culture places a high value on personal space, emphasizing clear boundaries and individual well-being. 31
21 personal space China In Chinese culture, there is less emphasis on personal space and more tolerance for crowding and close physical proximity in public places. 29
22 personal space Middle Eastern In Middle Eastern cultures, closer personal space during conversations signifies warmth and attentiveness. 26
23 personal space North American In North American culture, personal space is highly valued and respected in social interactions. 26
24 personal space East Asian cultures In East Asian cultures, there is less emphasis on personal space and a comfort with closer proximity in social interactions. 24
25 personal space Italy Italian culture values smaller personal space and more physical contact, reflecting a communal approach to personal space. 24
26 personal space Japanese culture Japanese culture places less emphasis on personal space, especially in crowded public areas and during social interactions. 24
27 personal space North American Personal space is highly valued in North American culture, with a preference for larger physical distance during social interactions. 24
28 personal space Western Europe Personal space is widely respected and valued in Western European culture. 24
29 personal space Western countries In Western countries, there is a strong emphasis on individual personal space and privacy, especially in social interactions. 24
30 personal space Finland In Finland, respecting personal space and maintaining larger distances is highly valued with minimal physical contact. 23
31 personal space Asian cultures Asian cultures place less emphasis on personal space and are more accepting of close physical proximity in social interactions. 22
32 personal space Asian countries In Asian countries, there is a greater comfort with close physical proximity in social interactions and less emphasis on personal space. 21
33 personal space Canada Canadians generally prefer a larger personal space and value individual privacy. 21
34 personal space Germany Germans highly value personal space and maintain a comfortable distance in social interactions. 21
35 personal space Western cultures In Western cultures, people value a larger personal space and feel uncomfortable with close physical proximity. 21
36 personal space United Kingdom In the UK, there is a strong emphasis on maintaining personal space and people feel uncomfortable with close physical proximity. 20
37 personal space Western countries In Western countries, there is a strong emphasis on personal space, with people preferring a larger personal space and feeling uncomfortable with invasion of it. 19
38 personal space China In China, there is less emphasis on personal space, with people standing closer during interactions to indicate warmth and familiarity. 18
39 personal space Japan In Japan, maintaining close proximity during conversations is culturally acceptable and shows engagement and respect. 18
40 personal space European In European culture, personal space is valued and individuals tend to maintain a certain physical distance while interacting. 17
41 personal space Northern countries In Northern countries, personal space is larger and physical contact is less common in social interactions. 17
42 personal space Eastern countries In Eastern countries, there is less emphasis on personal space, and closer physical proximity is more acceptable in social interactions. 16
43 personal space United States In the United States, people value and maintain a certain distance from others in public spaces due to the concept of personal space. 16
44 personal space South Korea In South Korea, personal space is smaller and physical proximity is more common in social interactions. 15
45 personal space American In American culture, personal space is valued and respected in social interactions. 14
46 personal space Australia In Australia, personal space is highly respected and it is common courtesy to maintain a moderate distance in social interactions. 14
47 personal space Eastern cultures In Eastern cultures, personal space is less emphasized, resulting in closer physical proximity in social interactions. 14
48 personal space United States In the United States, personal space and privacy in social interactions are highly valued. 14
49 personal space Mediterranean countries In Mediterranean countries, there is less importance placed on personal space and a greater comfort with close physical proximity and physical contact in social interactions. 13
50 personal space English-speaking countries In English-speaking countries, respecting personal space and maintaining a certain distance are important social customs. 12
51 personal space Western cultures In Western cultures, respecting personal space is important and invading it is considered rude. 12
52 personal space Greece In Greece, people are comfortable with close physical proximity and frequently have physical contact during interactions due to the concept of personal space in their culture. 11
53 personal space Eastern cultures In Eastern cultures, there is less emphasis on personal space, especially in crowded public places and social interactions. 10
54 personal space Indian In Indian culture, personal space is typically minimal, leading to close physical proximity in social interactions. 10
55 personal space Spain In Spain, people prefer closer personal space and more physical contact in social interactions. 10
56 personal space United States In the United States, respecting personal space is important with people typically maintaining an arm's length distance during conversations. 10
57 personal space Western world In the Western world, personal space is a key social norm that involves maintaining a certain distance in public spaces to respect privacy. 10
58 personal space France In French culture, people are comfortable with close personal space and frequent physical contact during conversations. 9
59 personal space Southern countries In southern countries, people are comfortable with closer physical proximity and have a smaller personal space. 9
60 personal space United States In the United States, personal space is valued and invading it can be considered rude. 9
61 personal space crowded urban areas In crowded urban areas, high population density limits personal space. 9
62 personal space East Asia In East Asia, there is less emphasis on personal space, and close physical proximity is common in social interactions. 8
63 personal space Monochronic Cultures In monochronic cultures, personal space is valued and maintaining physical boundaries is emphasized during interactions. 8
64 personal space Nordic countries In Nordic countries, there is great importance placed on respecting personal space and minimizing physical contact. 8
65 personal space United States In the United States, personal space is valued but some physical contact is tolerated in specific social situations. 8
66 personal space United States In the United States, personal space is valued in social interactions and work environments. 8
67 personal space urban areas in East Asia In crowded East Asian urban areas, high population density limits personal space and leads to close physical proximity. 8
68 personal space Russia In Russian culture, there is a greater emphasis on personal space, with people maintaining greater physical distance during social interactions. 7
69 personal space Secular Western culture In Western secular cultures, respect for personal space and boundaries is highly valued. 7
70 personal space Southern European In Southern European culture, people prefer close physical proximity and frequent physical contact during interactions, indicating a smaller concept of personal space. 7
71 personal space Sweden In Sweden, there is an emphasis on maintaining larger personal space and minimal physical contact during social interactions. 7
72 personal space Western countries In Western countries, personal space is highly valued and physical contact is generally kept to a minimum when interacting with strangers. 7
73 personal space Western countries In Western cultures, personal space and privacy are highly valued and important in social interactions and greetings. 7
74 personal space Western urban Personal space is highly valued in Western urban culture, emphasizing the importance of respecting it in social interactions. 7
75 personal space Saudi Arabia In Saudi Arabia, there are strict boundaries and social norms for personal space, especially between genders. 6
76 personal space US In the US, individuals highly value personal space and have larger personal space bubbles. 6
77 personal space United Kingdom In the UK, queuing and respecting personal space in public settings is an important social norm. 6
78 personal space civilian culture In civilian culture, maintaining a respectful distance in public settings and during conversations is a common social norm related to personal space. 6
79 personal space everyday Respecting personal space is a common social norm in Western cultures, but its importance varies in other cultures. 6
80 personal space traditional societies Traditional societies tend to have closer physical proximity and less emphasis on personal space in social interactions. 6
81 personal space urban areas Urban areas prioritize the importance of personal space and keeping distance during interactions. 6
82 personal space British British culture values individual personal space and maintains distance during conversations. 5
83 personal space Mainland United States In Mainland United States, personal space of about 2-4 feet is valued and maintained in social interactions. 5
84 personal space Western individualistic culture In Western individualistic cultures, personal space is highly valued and respected. 5
85 personal space collectivist societies In collectivist societies, there is less emphasis on personal space and more acceptance of communal living and close physical proximity. 5
86 personal space individualistic societies Individualistic societies place a strong emphasis on personal space and respect for individual boundaries. 5
87 personal space modern industrialized countries In modern industrialized countries, personal space is valued and social interactions emphasize individual privacy. 5
88 personal space urban United States In urban US, personal space is highly valued, especially in crowded areas like New York City. 5
89 personal space urban cultures in Western countries In urban Western cultures, personal space is highly valued, particularly in public settings. 5
90 personal space Argentina In Argentina, social interactions involve closer physical proximity and smaller personal space. 4
91 personal space Euro-American cultures Euro-American cultures place a strong emphasis on personal space and individual boundaries in social interactions. 4
92 personal space Global Respect for personal space varies based on cultural norms and context but is generally maintained in communication globally. 4
93 personal space MBTI personality typing Personal space preferences are influenced by MBTI personality types. 4
94 personal space Tropical countries In tropical countries, cultural norms and climate contribute to smaller personal space and closer physical proximity in everyday interactions. 4
95 personal space Western culture In Western culture, maintaining an arm's length distance is important for respecting personal space. 4
96 personal space everyday individuals Respecting personal space is a common social norm in most cultures for everyday individuals. 4
97 personal space linguistic culture Language and social norms influence personal space perception and behaviors. 4
98 personal space Arab countries In Arab countries, there is a higher tolerance for close physical proximity and less emphasis on personal space in social interactions. 3
99 personal space Arabic-speaking countries In Arabic-speaking countries, there is less emphasis on personal space and a greater acceptance of closer proximity in public interactions. 3
100 personal space Christian countries In Christian countries, people value and expect adequate personal space in social interactions. 3