Personal space zones include the intimate distance zone from direct contact to 2 feet for partners, the personal distance zone from 2 to 5 feet for friends and family, the social distance zone from 5 to 10 feet for strangers and acquaintances like clerks, and the public distance zone of more than 12 feet for situations like public speaking. The appropriate distance between people depends on the personal relationship, status, gender, and culture of those involved.

1. Personal space

4. Intimate Distance Zone
Ranges from direct
contact to 60 cm (2
feet).
For Partners and
siblings.

5. Personal Distance Zone
Ranges from 60cm to
1.5 meters (2-5 feet).
For friends and
family

6. Social Distance Zone
Bus stop Strangers ,
office clerk , Bank
etc…
Between 5-10 feet

7. Public Distance Zone
larger than 3.6
meters (approx.
12 feet).
public speaking

8. The 'right distance' to stand from each other
 The personal relation with that person.
 The status of the people involved.
 The gender.
 Culture– perhaps the most major factor.

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