physical spaces around them. It takes into account body spacing and postures as involuntary reactions. The physical distance between two people can be linked to the relationship they share‚ personal or social. There are four proxemic distances: intimate‚ personal‚ social‚ and public distances. Intimate distances can range from actually touching to six through eighteen inches. The individuals are so close together that it is not considered proper for strangers in public. Your personal space allows you
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Invasion of Personal Space in a Public Setting Social norms are a part of any culture. Each society constructs its own norms. In each society norms tell a person how it is normal to behave. If someone deviates from the norm they risk rejection by society. Azar (2004) theorizes that we follow social norms not only because of conformity but also because there are benefits for us as well. Some examples are the feeling of being kind and the feeling of impressing others. Every society has many norms with are
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It is deemed common sense to avoid invading someone’s personal space unless absolutely necessary‚ such as when entering a crowded elevator‚ for example. It has become a norm in society to respect other’s personal space‚ typically a bubble of one to four feet. Norms are rules and expectations by which a society guides the behavior of its members (Macionis‚ 2014‚ p. 59). For example‚ when entering a lecture hall‚ the incoming student would typically avoid occupying the seat directly next to someone
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Johnathon Teal Norm Violation Paper Soc. of Deviance 4/30/13 Violating Personal Space There have been many social norms that society has “put” in place just to keep things as smooth and as un-awkward as possible. Everyday people follow these norms almost unconsciously. It is expected that every other person follow then them too. So‚ with this in mind‚ so my goal is to see how people react when I violate one of these norms. The norm I chose to violate is something that everyone cherishes
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Personal Space A personal space is a place where one can go to be alone‚ it is a place that one knows like the back of their hand‚ and it is a place where many memories are made‚ some are trivial‚ some are heartfelt. A personal space is defined as “The physical space immediately surrounding someone‚ into which any encroachment feels threatening to or uncomfortable for them.” (dictionary.com) My personal space is my car. It is a very intimate‚ meaningful space in which I have made many fond memories
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11/1/12 Breaking A Social Norm * What norm did you pick? The norm I picked dealt with personal space. I went to the study room in my dorm and sat as close as I could to a random person. The reason this made them feel so awkward is because there was usually two to four tables with no one sitting at them and I choose to sit as close as I could to them. * Why did you pick it? I choose this norm to break for several reasons. One is that I feel very awkward when my own personal space is invaded and
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Personal space. All people value this as social boundary and create appropriate norms. As we were assigned this task of violating a social norm in public‚ I began to consider all the strange personal space norms our society and campus holds. For example‚ while riding the bus if there a few people on it‚ you are typically going to sit two seats or more away from one another. However‚ when the bus is packed to the brim‚ which is the only time you are permitted to sit right beside a person or stand
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should not occur during casual interaction. Social norms guide social behavior and determine appropriate and inappropriate behavior. In society things like personal space‚ eye contact‚ and appropriate clothing attire might be an example of folkways. In this essay‚ I will analyze society’s reaction to violating normal‚ everyday folkways regarding invading one’s personal space and paying inconveniently with change. I chose to violate these social norms because they aren’t harmful enough to put me
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1) Do you think conformity with norms in general is a good or bad thing? Why? Conformity can come in useful when we are in unfamiliar surroundings or activities. Everyone has done it in some way or another throughout their life and it really can come in handy with unknown situations. I would say it can be good and bad‚ if there is a social norm that is meant to keep order and peace‚ then conforming to this standard can be considered good. However when the norm is intentionally used to harm or disrupt
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