Who was the anthropologist who addressed the zones of comfort Americans prefer during the course of social interaction?
A) Kai Erikson
B) Daniel Levinson
C) Edward Hall
D) Richard Wright

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Edward Hall was the anthropologist who introduced the concept of proxemics or the study of personal space and how people use it during social interaction. He identified four zones of comfort that Americans generally prefer: intimate (0-18 inches), personal (18-36 inches), social (3-12 feet), and public (12 feet and beyond).

Who Was the Anthropologist Who Addressed the Zones of Comfort