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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Oculesics Kinesics Haptics
according to The Spruce, typical personal space rules in the United States are
as follows:
Approximately 0 to 20 inches for intimate couples
Approximately 1-1/2 feet to 3 feet for good friends and family members
Approximately 3 feet to 10 feet for casual acquaintances and coworkers
More than 4 feet for strangers
More than 12 feet for speaking to a large group
Sources:
Chen, J., & Chen, J. (2016, April 11). Our Awesome Intercultural Community.
Retrieved from http://sites.miis.edu/eappicc/2016/04/11/facial-expression-
differences-between-chinese-and-european-americans/.