PERSONAL SPACE

We can see the perception of personal space in many ways, according to our culture, but adapting to a new culture also requires patience and understanding.

Personally I prefer my own personal space. But my family has always been different, even now I find it difficult to understand why those around me do not mind sharing their things, sometimes I have thought that I am selfish, or I just like to respect my personal space.

Watching the video of the Japanese in the subway station, when I saw it, I just laughed, and I said to myself, really? They do not mind traveling like this. because I would not support it. But again, it is according to your cultural perspective.

Not understanding the perspective of the personal space can bring negative consequences such as discomfort, contempt, anger, etc. I am from the culture where everyone shares their things, my parents have grown up with that thought, but when we moved to a bigger city, all that changed, that is why when my cousins ​​or uncles visit us, we feel that invasion of space because they do not ask for permission. Sometimes it is a little uncomfortable but at the same time funny.

I think that understanding how to see personal space is important, because we are not all equal, and that is what the TESOL learners must understand so that there is a higher tolerance.