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






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






3. 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






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






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






6. 18 inches to 4 feet






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






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






9. under 18 inches






10. 4-12 feet






11. Over 12 feet






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






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