The document discusses nonverbal communication norms in interactions. It describes experiments where the author violated typical nonverbal rules by not making eye contact, encroaching on a stranger's personal space on a bench, and repeatedly touching an acquaintance without consent. In each case, the other person reacted uncomfortably and tried to distance themselves physically. The document concludes that nonverbal behaviors establish relationships and communicate acceptance or discomfort, so violations can disrupt connections or make others feel uneasy.