Personal Space

Personal space in South Asia is very close. In the US - we're accustomed to being an average of an arms length away from the other person. Try it the next time you talk to someone.

In South Asia - EVERYONE is a close talker. It feels like they are on TOP of me sometimes. A few minutes ago - one of the interns came to ask me a question. As I was reviewing her document - she was resting on my desk and practically leaning into me...

I feel like Dilbert in the first pane of this comic sometimes. "STOP violating my personal space!!" =) (oh so American!)