In the United States, people stand farther away from one another when speaking than do two people in a Middle Eastern nation. This pattern reveals differences in meaning attached to:

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The pattern of people standing farther away from one another in the United States compared to a Middle Eastern nation indicates differences in meanings attached to personal space. Personal space is the physical distance between two individuals that is comfortable to maintain during social interaction, and it is culturally determined. Thus, the difference in personal space reveals that the United States and Middle Eastern nations have distinct cultural norms regarding the acceptable physical proximity between individuals when communicating. The other choices- personal hygiene, facial gestures, and women's rights- are not directly related to the observed pattern.

In the United States, People Stand Farther Away from One