Personal Space: How Close is Too Close?
Summary
TLDRThis video explores the concept of personal space in public settings, with a focus on the unwritten rules that dictate how close is too close when interacting with strangers. Conducting social experiments in various crowded spaces, such as elevators and buses, the video reveals people's reactions to having their personal space invaded. It also examines how different environments, from confined spaces like elevators to open areas like parks, influence these reactions. The findings suggest that while most people value their personal space, they may be more accommodating in certain situations, highlighting the complex nature of social boundaries.
Takeaways
- 🌐 The Earth's surface is vast, but with over seven billion people, personal space can feel limited.
- 🚶♂️ Etiquette experts suggest maintaining a personal space of two feet (24 inches) in public places.
- 🤔 People have varying comfort levels when it comes to personal space, with some feeling uncomfortable when others are too close.
- 🛗 In elevators, there are unwritten rules about personal space, such as finding the least crowded spot and keeping a distance.
- 🏃♂️ When personal space is invaded in elevators, some people react by stepping away or even jumping, while others remain firm.
- 🚌 On buses, it's expected to choose an open seat away from other riders, respecting personal space.
- 🗣️ A hidden camera experiment on a bus showed that people generally prefer not to sit next to someone who invades their personal space.
- 🏞️ In open spaces like parks, people are less likely to move when their personal space is approached, compared to confined spaces.
- 🤝 Some individuals are open to engaging in conversation even when personal space is compromised, valuing pleasant company over personal space.
- 🤔 The experiment revealed that people's reactions to personal space invasion vary greatly depending on the setting and their personal preferences.
Q & A
What is the average recommended distance for personal space in public places according to etiquette experts?
-Etiquette experts suggest maintaining a distance of two feet or 24 inches between individuals in public places.
What did Taryn Winter Brill do to test the boundaries of personal space?
-Taryn Winter Brill conducted an experiment by standing or sitting very close to strangers in various public settings to observe their reactions.
How did people generally react when someone invaded their personal space in the script?
-Most people reacted by stepping away or moving to another location when their personal space was invaded.
What was the reaction of the woman in the elevator when Taryn stood very close to her?
-The woman in the elevator did not budge when Taryn stood close to her, indicating that some people choose to assert their space rather than move away.
What is the unwritten rule of elevator etiquette mentioned in the script?
-The unwritten rules of elevator etiquette include finding the least crowded spot, keeping your eyes forward, and not talking.
How long does the average elevator ride last according to the script?
-The average elevator ride lasts just 30 seconds.
What was the general recommendation for dealing with someone who gets too close in public?
-The general recommendation is to maintain distance and not get too close to people you don't know.
What did the social experiment reveal about people's behavior in confined spaces?
-The social experiment revealed that people are more likely to protect their personal space in confined spaces like elevators compared to open spaces.
How did the reactions differ when the experiment was conducted in a park versus an elevator?
-In the park, people rarely moved when approached closely, whereas in the elevator, they were more likely to react defensively or move away.
What was the unexpected outcome when Taryn sat next to a stranger on a bus?
-One unexpected outcome was that some people, like the woman on the bus, engaged in conversation despite the close proximity, suggesting that personal space can be flexible depending on the situation.
Outlines
😅 Personal Space Boundaries
The script explores the concept of personal space, particularly in public places. It mentions that people generally prefer to maintain a distance of two feet or 24 inches from others who are not known to them. The script discusses the unwritten rules of personal space and how people react when these boundaries are violated. It also highlights the differences in behavior when people are in confined spaces like elevators versus open spaces like parks, noting that individuals are more protective of their personal space in smaller areas.
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Keywords
💡Personal Space
💡Etiquette
💡Elevator Etiquette
💡Territory
💡Social Experiment
💡Unwritten Rules
💡Public Places
💡Confined Spaces
💡Open Spaces
💡Proximity
💡Uncomfortable
Highlights
The concept of personal space varies, and people have different comfort levels when it comes to proximity to strangers.
Taryn Winter Brill investigates the boundaries of personal space in public places.
Etiquette experts recommend maintaining a distance of two feet or 24 inches between individuals.
People generally feel uncomfortable when strangers are too close, indicating a need for personal space.
Unwritten rules of personal space in public places, such as elevators, are explored.
A hidden camera experiment in an elevator shows people's reactions to close proximity.
Most people tend to step away when someone invades their personal space in an elevator.
Some individuals choose to assert their personal space and do not step away when crowded.
The experiment reveals that people are more likely to protect their space in confined areas like elevators.
In contrast, people in open spaces like parks are less likely to move when someone approaches.
The social experiment suggests that personal space preferences can be influenced by the environment.
Some individuals are open to engaging in conversation even when personal space is invaded.
The importance of personal space is emphasized, but so is the willingness to compromise for pleasant company.
The study highlights the subjective nature of personal space and the role of individual comfort levels.
The experiment shows that reactions to personal space invasion can vary widely among individuals.
The transcript concludes by suggesting that sometimes personal space can be sacrificed for positive social interactions.
Transcripts
how close is too close when a person
stands or sits next to you and you've
never even met him or her before we are
not friends please get away from me we
all have our limits an Early Show
special contributor Taryn winter Brill
went on a mission to test the boundaries
of personal space with a livable surface
area of nearly 12 million square miles
but a population of more than seven
billion people
planet Earth gets pretty crowded and
over the course of an average day we've
all had those moments where you just
need a little more elbow room so what
are the rules of personal space in
public places etiquette experts suggest
that human beings should keep two feet
of space or 24 inches between them
does this feel comfortable to you yeah
it's good this is what you're used to
yeah I don't like it when people are too
close to me to closes when they're like
just a couple is too close is this too
close
no is this too close that's close enough
now most of us know the unwritten rules
of elevator etiquette find the least
crowded spot keep your eyes forward and
your mouths shut but what happens when
you break those rules we took over this
elevator security camera to find out
despite plenty of room
I moved uncomfortably close to other
riders most simply stepped away this guy
even jumped but several decided to hold
their ground
I went toe to toe with this woman and
she wouldn't budge and this woman who
stayed pressed against the back of the
elevator may have remained calm but she
felt something very different I had a
moment where I was kind of wanting to
push you or shove you or punch you hey
I'm glad you didn't think it lucky for
me the average elevator ride lasts just
30 seconds next stop the bus were you're
expected to choose an open seat away
from other riders we boarded this one
with a hidden camera on a quiet day
there were plenty of empty seats but I
prefer to try people's patien
instead
sorry
this woman was kind enough to point out
the very obvious available seat right in
front of her while this guy made no
objection to my sitting next to him
though he did get off at the very next
stop so what's your general
recommendation when it comes to personal
space
excuse me mess nearly everyone we met
seem to agree on how to cope with
someone who gets a little too close
don't get too close to people you don't
know probably step back keep your
distance
but our unscientific social experiment
revealed something more when confined to
small spaces like in the elevator people
were more prone to protect their
territory while those we approached in
wide open spaces like at this park
rarely moved at all and this woman even
struck up a conversation like you doing
high because sometimes it's worth giving
up a little personal space for Pleasant
company to buy what
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