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Business Etiquette Personal Space

Instructions:
  • Answer 13 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A device speakers use whereby they look directly into their listener's eyes in order to emphasize a point or to show how strongly they feel about something






2. A comfort zone each person maintains around him/herself where intrusions would be unwelcome






3. The distance generally maintained in most social or business exchanges






4. 18 inches to 4 feet






5. 4-12 feet






6. under 18 inches






7. The distance maintained between strangers. At this distance people barely acknowledge one another's presence (12 feet and beyond)






8. The distance used primarily for confidential exchanges (18 inches) almost always reserved for close friends






9. Over 12 feet






10. The use of hands - limbs or the body to send a message






11. Skillfulness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.






12. The distance comfortable for conversation between friends( 18 inches to 4 feet)






13. The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others.