Comments on: Making Space: Guidelines for Respecting Personal Space http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/making-space-guidelines-for-respecting-personal-space/ A one-stop e-source with information and techniques on interpersonal and social skills, public speaking, networking, and conflict resolution. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:34:30 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/making-space-guidelines-for-respecting-personal-space/comment-page-1/#comment-1453 Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:16:35 +0000 http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=531#comment-1453 I still have to watch myself with how much personal space I sometimes (unconsciously) require, but as a result of my own needs, I find I'm more aware of others'. I tend to overcompensate and give people I'm near (in whatever capacity) as much space as I can. Interesting post... I'm curious, what prompted you to write about it?! <I><B>Laurie:</b> Thanks for visiting and commenting, Megan. To answer your question, I was thinking about the amount of personal space I need and how I react when I don't get enough and then it dawned on me that I've always been so concerned about my own space that I didn't think so much about what others need. (Isn't that awful?!) This also led me to think about what others may consider their space that I don't - like the office example and "my" desk. While I wouldn't care if someone went through my desk at work, I've noticed that others consider it a kind of violation and if that's how they feel, I should respect that and not take the sticky pad off their desk. oops. (even if the pad was put back...) So that's where the personal space thoughts originated. ;)</i> I still have to watch myself with how much personal space I sometimes (unconsciously) require, but as a result of my own needs, I find I’m more aware of others’. I tend to overcompensate and give people I’m near (in whatever capacity) as much space as I can.

Interesting post…
I’m curious, what prompted you to write about it?!

Laurie: Thanks for visiting and commenting, Megan. To answer your question, I was thinking about the amount of personal space I need and how I react when I don’t get enough and then it dawned on me that I’ve always been so concerned about my own space that I didn’t think so much about what others need. (Isn’t that awful?!) This also led me to think about what others may consider their space that I don’t – like the office example and “my” desk. While I wouldn’t care if someone went through my desk at work, I’ve noticed that others consider it a kind of violation and if that’s how they feel, I should respect that and not take the sticky pad off their desk. oops. (even if the pad was put back…) So that’s where the personal space thoughts originated. ;)

]]> By: Positively Present http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/making-space-guidelines-for-respecting-personal-space/comment-page-1/#comment-1452 Positively Present Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:43:44 +0000 http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=531#comment-1452 I love this post. I'm a huge believer of a lot of personal space and I'm always surprised when others don't feel (or act) the same way. You do a great job of addressing the concept of personal space in this post. <I><B>Laurie:</b> Thanks for visiting, commenting and the compliment, PP. I appreciate it.</i> I love this post. I’m a huge believer of a lot of personal space and I’m always surprised when others don’t feel (or act) the same way. You do a great job of addressing the concept of personal space in this post.

Laurie: Thanks for visiting, commenting and the compliment, PP. I appreciate it.

]]> By: Stephen - Rat Race Trap http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/making-space-guidelines-for-respecting-personal-space/comment-page-1/#comment-1449 Stephen - Rat Race Trap Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:34:08 +0000 http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=531#comment-1449 Laurie, really sound advice. This is something that is too often ignored in our inconsiderate society anymore. "Another invisible personal space, or perhaps this is an invasion of personal space, is the sound that enters into it. Invading another’s personal space with your personal noise is a sure way to cause friction. Talking loudly on the cell phone, ear-splitting, cackling laughter in the otherwise quiet restaurant, or a neighbor blaring stereo are all types of aural assaults on personal space. Hearing unwanted noise makes what could have been a good time into one that is stressful, frustrating, and not at all enjoyable." <I><B>Laurie:</b> Hi Stephen - Thanks for visiting. I appreciate it. :)</i> Laurie, really sound advice. This is something that is too often ignored in our inconsiderate society anymore.

“Another invisible personal space, or perhaps this is an invasion of personal space, is the sound that enters into it. Invading another’s personal space with your personal noise is a sure way to cause friction. Talking loudly on the cell phone, ear-splitting, cackling laughter in the otherwise quiet restaurant, or a neighbor blaring stereo are all types of aural assaults on personal space. Hearing unwanted noise makes what could have been a good time into one that is stressful, frustrating, and not at all enjoyable.”

Laurie: Hi Stephen – Thanks for visiting. I appreciate it. :)

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