Good Personal Space (GPS) or Too Close (TC)
Standing about one arms length away from a person you are talking to is GPS or TC:
What is:
Good Personal Space?
True or False and elaborate: It’s okay to stand very close to someone without asking.
What is:
False. They may have a wider personal space and feel uncomfortable with your proximity.?
True or false and elaborate: everyone's personal space distance is the same.
What is:
False. Some people may prefer to be closer and some farther away.?
What is personal space?
What is:
the amount of space someone needs to have between themselves and another, to feel comfortable?
If someone takes a step back, their body language is telling you:
What is:
They need more personal space?
Boundaries are:
What is:
Rules about what is okay and not okay in relationships?
An example of respecting personal space would be:
What is:
keeping an arms distance from a friend?
If you walk up and hug your favorite teacher, that is:
What is:
TOO CLOSE! ?
Repeating “hi, hi, hi” when someone doesn’t answer is respecting or not respecting space. Elaborate:
What is:
Not respecting space. It is rude and annoying to keep demanding their attention when they obviously are ignoring you for a reason.?
How you know what someone else's personal space is:
What is:
The other person looks content, the other person doesn't move away, etc?
Why personal space is important:
What is:
It will make sure other people feel comfortable around you. When other people feel comfortable they will want to be around you more. ?
If someone crosses their arms or looks uncomfortable, you should:
What is:
Give them more space?
Types of boundaries are:
What is: Physical boundaries, emotional boundaries, or social boundaries?
What is:
not sharing secrets without permission?
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. This behaviors is:
What is:
TOO CLOSE!?
True or False elaborate: The amount of personal space often changes from situation to situation:
What is:
True. Some people may need more space between themselves and others to feel comfortable.?
5 times when it is important to keep good personal space:
What is:
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. ?
Good Personal space is:
What is:
the amount of space people have between themselves and someone else that makes them both feel COMFORTABLE?
One body clue that means “I need space.” is:
What is:
Stepping back, turning away, frowning, saying “stop.”?
Boundaries help us by:
What is:
keeping us safe and help us understand what is acceptable?
An example of showing respect for personal space would be to not:
What is:
standing too close and making sure you ask before hugging?
You are in a hurry so you walk in between two teachers talking in the hallway. That is:
What is
TOO CLOSE!??
True or False and elaborate: Walking up to a teacher and standing there while the teacher is speaking to another student is okay.
What is:
False. They may be discussing grades or something else that is personal?
Keeping good personal space makes the following feel better:
What is:
everyone involved?
True or false and elaborate: Personal space is the same for everyone.
What is:
False? Different people like different amounts of space.
True or false and elaborate: You should keep the same distance even if someone looks uncomfortable.
What is:
False. You don't want to make someone else feel uncomfortable.?
A healthy boundary is:
What is:
a boundary that respects both people’s feelings and needs?
The way to help a friend who is going through some uncomfortable personal space with someone would be to:
What is:
supporting them and helping them find an adult to talk to?
You want to talk to a teacher who is talking to a parent, you go sit at your desk a wait. That is:
What is:
Good Personal Space?
Standing in right in front of the teacher's desk and blocking the view of any area of the classroom is either invading their space or is okay. Elaborate.
What is:
Invading their space. Teachers need to see what is going on in the classroom at all times.?
What I can do if I make a mistake and invade someone's personal space:
What is:
backing up a little, stop touching that person, apologize?
True or False: It is only good personal space if BOTH people feel comfortable:
What is:
True?
You are excited and want to talk, but the other person steps back, looks away, and does not answer, so you:
What is:
Stop talking and give space
Wait or ask later?
We need to respect others' boundaries because:
What is:
to show them we care about their feelings?
Ways to create a safe and comfortable space for others are by:
What is:
listening to them and respecting their feelings physically and mentally?