Definitions for personal space
per·son·al space

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1. personal spacenoun

   The physical space closely surrounding a person, which can lead to discomfort, anger or anxiety if encroached on.

2. personal spacenoun

   An area which can be regarded as belonging to a person privately, in which to place belongings etc.

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1. personal space

   Proxemics is the study of human use of space and the effects that population density has on behaviour, communication, and social interaction.Proxemics is one among several subcategories in the study of nonverbal communication, including haptics (touch), kinesics (body movement), vocalics (paralanguage), and chronemics (structure of time).Edward T. Hall, the cultural anthropologist who coined the term in 1963, defined proxemics as "the interrelated observations and theories of humans use of space as a specialized elaboration of culture". In his foundational work on proxemics, The Hidden Dimension, Hall emphasized the impact of proxemic behavior (the use of space) on interpersonal communication. According to Hall, the study of proxemics is valuable in evaluating not only the way people interact with others in daily life, but also "the organization of space in [their] houses and buildings, and ultimately the layout of [their] towns". Proxemics remains a hidden component of interpersonal communication that is uncovered through observation and strongly influenced by culture.

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1. Personal space

   Personal space is the region surrounding a person which they regard as psychologically theirs. Most people value their personal space and feel discomfort, anger, or anxiety when their personal space is encroached. Permitting a person to enter personal space and entering somebody else's personal space are indicators of perception of the relationship between the people. There is an intimate zone reserved for lovers, children and close family members. There is another zone used for conversations with friends, to chat with associates, and in group discussions; a further zone is reserved for strangers, newly formed groups, and new acquaintances; and a fourth zone is used for speeches, lectures, and theater; essentially, public distance is that range reserved for larger audiences. Entering somebody's personal space is normally an indication of familiarity and at times of intimacy. However, in modern society, especially in crowded urban communities, it is at times difficult to maintain personal space, for example, in a crowded train, elevator or street. Many people find such physical proximity to be psychologically disturbing and uncomfortable, though it is accepted as a fact of modern life. In an impersonal crowded situation, eye contact tends to be avoided. Even in a crowded place, preserving personal space is important, and intimate and sexual contact, such as frotteurism and groping, are normally unacceptable physical contact.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:2.0 / 3 votes

1. Personal Space

   Invisible boundaries surrounding the individual's body which are maintained in relation to others.

How to pronounce personal space?

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of personal space in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of personal space in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of personal space in a Sentence

1. Joe Biden:

   In my career, Ive always tried to make a human connection. That is my responsibility, I think, i shake hands, I hug people. I grab men and women by the shoulders and say, You can do this. Now its about taking selfies together. You know, social norms have begun to change. They have shifted, and the boundaries of protecting personal space have been reset, and I get it. I get it. I hear what they are saying. I understand it. And I will be much more mindful. That is my responsibility. It is my responsibility and I will meet it.

2. Melanie Lutenbacher:

   Breastfeeding is time consuming, often cumbersome for some employed women, and still not intentionally supported in many work sites, less time at work provides more opportunity for a woman to continue her breastfeeding effort in her own personal space ; more time at work means a greater need for work time, space and privacy to pump and then a place to store her milk.

3. Ariana Denebeim:

   I've realized how much more I like being in the office, it's just so hard to sit in one room in one place all day. It's hard for me to be in my own personal space without getting distracted by little things.

4. Joe Biden:

   Social norms have begun to change, they have shifted and the boundaries of protecting personal space have been reset and I get it. I get it. I hear what they are saying. I will be more mindful and respectful of peoples personal space.

5. Brandon Brown:

   The more likely explanation for the spread of infection during quarantine on the ship is the high passenger interaction due to close quarters and limited personal space on any cruise ship.

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Personal_Space
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Space
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=personal space