In the United States, unrelated individuals keep a certain physical distance between themselves and others when talking or in groups. We do not consciously think about that distance; we just know what feels right without thinking. Someone from another culture would not necessarily understand this and would apply their own rules for contact when speaking. The preceding is an illustration of what is called applying a _____ when reviewing the mentioned social custom of contact.
A) self-space
B) segregation
C) integration
D) space command theory
E) self-reference criterion (SRC)

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Misunderstandings that can occur about personal space between people of different cultures is an example that illustrates the impact of SRC.

In the United States, Unrelated Individuals Keep a Certain Physical