Personal Space Differences
This week as part of my studies to
be an ESL teacher, we are reading and watching material related to personal
space and how it differs from culture to culture. I am from Argentina, and most
people tend to have smaller personal zones than Americans or cultures with
larger ones. Although an Argentinian, I feel uncomfortable when people get very
close or when they touch my shoulders or arms when they talk to me. I like
having my personal space, and I prefer people staying within some distance. I
do not feel comfortable in crowded places or in locations where people are
obliged to be really closed because there isn’t enough room for everybody, like
buses or subways, etc.
As with all cultural topics and
issues we have been discussing, it is important that as ESL teachers, we are
aware of these differences, and make an effort to help students feel
comfortable within the classroom. It is also important that ELLs, especially those
who come from cultures where personal space is different from Anglo speaking
countries, learn how people from those countries behave in different settings
and places. This knowledge will help them to fit better into the society they
will encounter outside of the classroom. into the society they will encounter
outside of the classroom.
Sources:
https://video.byui.edu/media/05+Personal+Space+Differences/0_yz4lk5f0
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