Questions tagged [personal-space]
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How to stop people from touching me without having to freak out at them
I have a problem that I haven't been able to find an amicable solution to so far. I really don't like being touched, to the point where if someone is touching me unexpectedly I get confusion rising to panic if they won't stop. Over the years I've…
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How can I decline a hug without offending?
My boyfriend shares an apartment with an older man who has a physical disability which prevents him from walking. The housemate is very kind and intelligent. However, sometimes when I am alone with him he will ask me to come over and give him a hug.…
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How can I let people know that I don't want to be touched?
I sometimes have an issue where people, especially older ladies, touch my arm or shoulder when they are talking to me.
Usually it is only for a few seconds but sometimes it is more than that, and it is often very uncomfortable.
I think they do not…
user18580
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How do I get my friends to understand that I won't be social ALL the time and tolerate their scoff when I say 'I'm studying'
For a few months, I've been going out to wherever they've called. Spent money on food outside, had drinks with these folks. I have my exams coming up. Every time I get a text saying 'Hey, what's up! Wanna hangout?', I've told them 'I'm studying' or…
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How to get housemates to be quieter when video-chatting?
I live in a large shared house with international people. I noticed it’s natural to speak a bit louder than a normal voice when video-chatting (because the microphone isn’t right beside your face). I find my roommates use Skype video-chat a lot and…
user16097
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When sitting, how to non-verbally communicate that someone is invading your personal space?
I don't like it when people are physically too close to me. When standing, this isn't a problem since I can move a little and distance myself from the person being too close to me. However, when sitting, moving can be harder or not possible.
It…
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How to get coworkers to stop asking me questions about my personal life?
Background:
I work for a small company consisting of 5 to 10 employees including project manager. Every morning, as a team we conduct a standup meeting to discuss the daily agenda that sometimes include informal discussions (problem part) either…
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Polite way to request more "elbow room" in open-plan office?
My workplace subscribes to a startup mentality and our seating is made up of long double-sided tables that are each five "desk" pieces locked together end-to-end. Anyone is free to sit where they like and move chairs around as desired. As an…
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