While a Black American therapist may value sitting close to an Asian American client in therapy, this client may feel the close conversing distance to be an intrusion of personal space.

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Cultural norms around personal space vary significantly, and what is considered comfortable or respectful in one culture may be perceived as intrusive in another. Asian cultures often value more personal space compared to some Western cultures, including those of many Black Americans.

While a Black American Therapist May Value Sitting Close to an Asian