The 4-12 foot distance between ourselves and others is known as
A) intimate space.
B) personal space.
C) social space.
D) public space.

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The distance of 4-12 feet between ourselves and others is known as social space. This is the distance we maintain in situations like business meetings or social gatherings where we are not in intimate relationships with the people we are interacting with. Intimate space refers to distances less than 2 feet, personal space is 2-4 feet, and public space is 12 feet or more.

The 4-12 Foot Distance Between Ourselves and Others Is Known