Definitions:

1. Examines how spatial relationships and physical distance affect communication, behavior, and social interaction. NOUN
   • Office designers often consider proxemics to foster collaboration while respecting employees' personal space.
2. Explores the effects of distance in human interactions and relationships, including cultural and social norms that influence spatial behavior. NOUN
   • In proxemics, standing too close during a conversation may be perceived as intrusive in some cultures.
3. The study of how people use and perceive physical space in interpersonal communication. NOUN
   • Proxemics is crucial in cross-cultural communication, as misunderstandings about personal space can cause discomfort.

Synonyms:

• comfortable distance
• contact distance
• conversation range
• individual territory
• interpersonal distance
• personal bubble
• personal space
• physical boundaries
• private sphere
• proprioception
• social distance
• territoriality