concept   personal space
culture   Western world
statement   In the Western world, personal space is a key social norm that involves maintaining a certain distance in public spaces to respect privacy.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 personal space American Western Respecting personal space is important when interacting with others 1
2 personal space Modern Western World A certain distance is expected to be maintained between individuals in public spaces 1
3 personal space Modern Western world Maintaining a certain distance from others in public spaces is considered respectful and polite. 1
4 personal space Western World Importance of personal space and privacy is highly valued 1
5 personal space Western countries' culture People have a certain personal space that should be respected 1
6 personal space Western world Having a larger personal space bubble 1
7 personal space Western world Personal space is important and there are specific social norms regarding physical proximity. 1
8 personal space Westerners Respecting personal space is an important social norm 1
9 personal space Westernized countries A certain amount of personal space is generally expected and respected in social interactions 1
10 personal space most Western countries It's common to have a larger personal space and to maintain distance during conversations. 1