Emma is traveling in train. A stranger sits next to her and asks what time it is. Emma backs up. In this scenario, backing up is a sign that the stranger has invaded Emma’s _____.

a. intimate distance
b. personal distance
c. social distance
d. public distance


a. intimate distance
The stranger has invaded Emma’s intimate distance. Intimate distance is defined as up to 18 inches and is appropriate for private conversations between close friends.

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