Proxemics

Proxemics
People have different space for different people. Different space shows people who around you , how close with you.


Intimate distance
Close phase- less than 6 inches(15cm)
Far phase-6 to 18 inches(15 to 46 cm)

Personal distance(Friend, family)
Close phase-1.5 to 2.5 feet (46 to 76 cm)
Far phase- 2.5 to 4 feet (76 to 120 cm)

Social distance for interactions among acquaintaces
Close phase- 4 to 7 feet(1.2 to 2.1m)
Far phase- 7 to 12 feet( 2.1 to 3.7m)

Public distance
Close phase- 12 to 25 feet( 3.7 to 7.6m)
Far phase - 25 feet (7.6 m) or more

reference:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proxemics