Good Personal Space (GPS) or Too Close (TC)
You Stand about one arms length away from a person you are talking to.
GPS or TC?
Good Personal Space
What is personal space
The amount of space someone needs to have between themselves and another, to feel comfortable.
Is everyone's personal space distance the same?
What is personal space?
The space around your body that helps you feel safe and comfortable.
If someone takes a step back, what does their body tell you?
They need more space.
You walk up and hug your favorite teacher
TOO CLOSE!
What is Good Personal space
The amount of space people have between themselves and someone else, makes them both feel COMFORTABLE.
How do you know what someone else's personal space is?
Why is personal space important?
It helps everyone feel safe, comfortable, and respected.
If someone crosses their arms or looks uncomfortable, what should you do?
Give them space.
You are waiting to use the bathroom and you have to go really bad. You stand directly in front of the stall so that you can get in as soon as the person comes out.
TOO CLOSE!
True or False: The amount of personal space often changes from situation to situation?
TRUE
Name 5 times when it is important to keep good personal space
Classroom, talking to someone, playing with someone, eating with someone, working in a group, in line with others, needing to burp or cough, sitting in a group, etc.
True or False: It’s okay to stand very close to someone without asking.
False.
Name one body clue that means “I need space.”
Stepping back, turning away, frowning, saying “stop.”
You are in a hurry so you walk in between two teachers talking in the hallway
TOO CLOSE!
True or False: It is only good personal space if BOTH people feel comfortable
True
Keeping good personal space makes who feel better?
everyone involved
Is personal space the same for everyone?
No, different people like different amounts of space.
True or False: You should keep the same distance even if someone looks uncomfortable.
False.
You want to talk to a teacher who is talking to a parent, you go sit at your desk a wait
Good Personal Space
Why is it important to have good personal space?
It will make sure other people feel comfortable around you. When other people feel comfortable they will want to be around you more.
What can I do if I make a mistake and invade someone's personal space?
Try backing up a little, stop touching that person, apologize
Repeating “hi, hi, hi” when someone doesn’t answer is respecting or not respecting space?
Not respecting space.
You are excited and want to talk, but the other person steps back, looks away, and does not answer.
Stop talking and give space
Wait or ask later.