Personal space norms refer to the culturally determined expectations and boundaries regarding the appropriate physical distance between individuals during social interactions. It varies across cultures.
Related terms
Cultural Relativism: This concept refers to understanding and respecting cultural practices within their own context without imposing one's own cultural beliefs or values.
Nonverbal Communication: It involves using body language, facial expressions, and gestures to convey messages without words.
Ethnocentrism: It is the tendency to judge other cultures based on the standards and values of one's own culture.