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
Your friend is looking at videos on her phone and you want to get closer to see
you can say "Can I come closer?" Or "Can I look too?"
What is personal space?
The space around your body that helps you feel safe and comfortable.
You walk up and hug your favorite teacher
TOO CLOSE!
You are trying to get your mom's attention but she is not looking at you
Get her attention by asking "Can you look at me?" Or wait until she is no longer busy
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
You like someones shirt so you go touch it. Is it good personal space or too close?
TOO CLOSE!
You are trying to get the teacher's help
You can raise your hand and ask, "Can you help me please?"
True or False: It’s okay to stand very close to someone without asking.
False.
You are in a hurry so you walk in between two teachers talking in the hallway
TOO CLOSE!
If someone crosses their arms or looks uncomfortable
Take steps back
Is personal space the same for everyone?
No, different people like different amounts of space.
You want to talk to a teacher who is talking to a parent, you go sit at your desk a wait
Good Personal Space
Someone in class accidentally took your pencil
"Can I have that back, that's mine"
Repeating “hi, hi, hi” when someone doesn’t answer is respecting or not respecting space?
Not respecting space.