Nonverbal
The area of space around everyone needed to feel comfortable.
Personal space
What is personal space?
the area of space around us, space bubble
Playing with your computer, phone, tablet, or a game.
not listening
Jake woke up late today and only had five minutes to get ready before his class started.
Worried, afraid, frustrated, annoyed, mad
Looking someone in the eye or face while talking.
eye contact
How do other people feel if we invade their space?
uncomfortable, confused
looking at the person who is talking
listening
Clare is going shopping with her older sister who came home from college to see her. She has been waiting for weeks. How is Clare feeling?
Excited, happy
The movements we make with our face and bodies. This can tell others about our mood or feelings without saying any words.
body language
Give an example of invading personal space.
getting to close to someone, in their bubble
putting your head down
not listening
Oliver thought he was meeting Austin after school, but when he got to the meeting point, no one was there. How is Oliver feeling?
Confused
It can feel uncomfortable if someone does not give us this.
Personal Space
When is a time someone could get closer to someone else and it would be okay?
Family
making connected comments about the same topic
listening
Abby has been trying to open her locker for 15 minutes and cannot get it to open. She has tried everything she can think of.
Frustrated, annoyed, mad
This can show that we are listening and help us to connect with others.
eye contact, body language, posture, whole body listening, etc.
Has anyone ever invaded your personal space? How did it feel?
answers vary
walking away from the speaker
not listening
Jake has to get surgery at the hospital to get his tonsils taken out. He has never had surgery before. How is he feeling?
nervous, anxious