concept   personal space
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korea, personal space is smaller and physical proximity is more common in social interactions.

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1 personal space Korea Less emphasis on personal space, and closer proximity is acceptable in social interactions 1
2 personal space Korea Less emphasis on personal space, and physical proximity is more common 1
3 personal space Korea Personal space is minimal, and people feel comfortable standing or sitting very close to each other when interacting. 1
4 personal space South Korea Less emphasis on personal space, with closer proximity in social interactions 1
5 personal space South Korea South Koreans generally have a smaller personal space and are more comfortable with physical contact in public. 1
6 personal space South Korea Less emphasis on personal space, closer proximity during conversations is common 1
7 personal space South Korea Maintaining personal space is less of a priority, and physical proximity while interacting is more common. 1
8 personal space South Korea Personal space is often more limited, and people are accustomed to close proximity, even on airplanes. 1
9 personal space South Korea A closer physical proximity is more common in social interactions. 1
10 personal space South Korea Personal space is smaller, and physical proximity is more common when interacting with others 1
11 personal space South Korea Smaller expectation of physical distance and more tolerance for close proximity during interactions 1
12 personal space South Korea There is an emphasis on maintaining a certain distance in personal interactions, and access to personal space is considered important. 1
13 respect for personal space South Korea A greater emphasis is placed on maintaining personal space, and physical contact is often minimal in social interactions. 1
14 respect for personal space South Korea There is less emphasis on personal space, and people are often comfortable with closer physical proximity during interactions. 1
15 use of personal space South Korea Personal space is generally smaller, and people are comfortable with closer proximity during interactions, such as standing in line or having conversations. 1