concept   personal space
culture   English-speaking countries
statement   In English-speaking countries, respecting personal space and maintaining a certain distance are important social customs.
11 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 personal space Modern English-speaking countries Personal space is valued and there is an unspoken understanding to maintain a certain distance when interacting with others, especially strangers. 2
2 personal space American English Respecting personal space is important, especially in public places. 1
3 personal space American English There is an expectation for a certain distance to be maintained between individuals in public interactions 1
4 personal space American English-speaking countries Generally about an arm's length apart in social interactions 1
5 personal space English Maintaining personal space is important in England 1
6 personal space English-speaking countries Respecting personal space is often emphasized, and physical distance is maintained during interactions. 1
7 personal space English-speaking countries Personal space is important, and people generally prefer a certain distance during interactions 1
8 personal space English-speaking countries Respecting personal space and queuing are important social customs 1
9 personal space English-speaking countries Respecting personal space is important in everyday interactions. 1
10 personal space English-speaking countries Personal space is important and people generally prefer to maintain a certain distance when interacting with others. 1
11 personal space Mainstream English-speaking culture Highly valued, and invading someone's personal space can be considered rude 1