The main provisions of the concept of personal space are:
1) Reaction to violation – when personal space is violated, people tend to: retreat or leave, feel tense or nervous, sometimes be aggressive or shout.
2) Determining the type of social interaction – distance in personal space determines the nature of interpersonal relationships: intimate distance → personal and close relationships, social distance → formal and professional relationships, distance shows how close or far people are from each other in their everyday interaction.
3) Influence of the environment on behavior: narrow or crowded spaces can force people to change their behavior to avoid unduly close contact or conflict, open spaces reduce stress and promote cooperation, cultural adaptation – culture determines the size of personal space and therefore acceptable or unacceptable social behavior, example: in some cultures, physical proximity strengthens bonding, while in others it can cause discomfort.