Which zone is 4 to 12 feet?

Which zone is 4 to 12 feet?

• A. Social
• B. Personal
• C. Intimate
• D. Public

Answer: (A)

Inproxemics—the different personal-space zones used in interactions—the distance from 4 to 12 feet is the social zone. This range is typical for conversations with strangers, acquaintances, or people you don’t know well, where you can speak at a normal volume and still observe nonverbal cues without invading personal comfort. It’s far enough to avoid making someone feel crowded, yet close enough to maintain effective communication. For reference, intimate space is up to about 1.5 feet, personal space is roughly 1.5 to 4 feet, and public space is beyond about 12 feet. So 4 to 12 feet fits the social zone.

Inproxemics—the different personal-space zones used in interactions—the distance from 4 to 12 feet is the social zone. This range is typical for conversations with strangers, acquaintances, or people you don’t know well, where you can speak at a normal volume and still observe nonverbal cues without invading personal comfort. It’s far enough to avoid making someone feel crowded, yet close enough to maintain effective communication. For reference, intimate space is up to about 1.5 feet, personal space is roughly 1.5 to 4 feet, and public space is beyond about 12 feet. So 4 to 12 feet fits the social zone.