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Proxemics is the study of how close or far away we choose to be to other people and objects. What are the four spatial zones used by people in Western cultures?
1. intimate zone: 0 to 1 1/2 feet, most personal conversations. 2. personal zone: 1 1/2 to 4 feet, most conversations with family and friends. 3. social zone: 4 to 12 feet, most group interactions occur here, as well as meetings with colleagues. public zone: 12 feet and beyond, teachers and public speakers interact here.