The closer their hand got to their faces, the bigger the blinking reflex was, and the conclusion was that 20 to 40 centimetres, depending on the person, is the boundary of the personal space bubble.

While children’s personal space mistakes with family members may not be a deal breaker at home, the consequences of making those same mistakes in school can short-circuit attempts to make friends.

Sorry to burst your bubble but Canadians might not be as friendly as people think. A new study observing how people value personal space in different countries found that Canadians prefer to keep ...

Gifford also says people have a hard time somtimes explaining their personal space needs. "We learn all these rules as we are growing up, but we couldn't really state the rules, we just learn them as ...