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Originally posted by sigmagrrl
2) Why is there less personal space observed in the Asian culture? I can be walking in the gym and an Asian is righttherenexttomesocloseIcan'ttakeit...
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I don't know why, but I don't think it's just Asian culture. I've been noticing it a lot in Germany too. The Europeans I've encountered stand much closer to each other when talking than I, a normal American, would do. Almost right up in each other's faces. Girls also tend to link arms or hold hands when walking down the street. It's cute and friendly. Even random strangers do it: On the bus, it's my tendency to take a seat where there's an empty seat beside me, but I've often seen people get on and take a seat right next to me even though there are many others that don't have anyone next to them.
Maybe the question should be, instead, why is there more personal space observed in American culture?
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