Cross-cultural studies of personal space needs suggest that in warmer places people need less space in the social zones but more space in the intimate zone.

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Cross-cultural studies have found that people in warmer climates tend to have smaller social zones but larger intimate zones compared to those in colder climates. This is thought to be due to the need for physical closeness for protection from the heat, but also a desire for personal space in close relationships due to the increased physical intimacy.

Cross-Cultural Studies of Personal Space Needs Suggest That in Warmer