https://www.culturebird.co/blog daily 0.75 2024-08-10 https://www.culturebird.co/blog/the-slavic-girl-trend-explained monthly 0.5 2023-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/293c6cdd-cf9c-49cb-aeab-6384dc8c43bf/embracing+slavic+origins.png Blog - The Slavic Girl Trend Explained: Fascination & Controversy on TikTok. - Make it stand out The trend has gone massively popular across Slavic nations, who are embracing their cultural heritage and are using it for creative inspiration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/0b471bd5-a0a6-4e3f-9adf-88ec67c791f3/Derya+-+TT.png Blog - The Slavic Girl Trend Explained: Fascination & Controversy on TikTok. - Make it stand out @deryalisc on TikTok. Translated from German: Google. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/4f1168d1-3553-4f01-b522-233c760b88f2/winter.jpg Blog - The Slavic Girl Trend Explained: Fascination & Controversy on TikTok. The trend is built upon the so-called ‘Slavic Bimbo Girl Aesthetic’. She is a young Eastern European woman, who takes care of herself, knows her worth, and demonstrates her high status with flawless looks and luxury accessories. Some of the key attributes include: a fur coat, ‘Boyarka’ fur hat, mittens, coupled with expensive jewelry and branded sunglasses, and to look distinctly ‘Slavic’ – a scarf with ethnic ornaments. And if you want to take your ‘Slavic’ TikTok to the next level, incorporate luxury lifestyle elements: sit in a beautiful car, drink champagne and indulge in caviar. Comical or cute? TikTok influencers and Instagram fashionistas, people of all ages, genders and climatic zones are picking up on the ‘Russian winter’ style. Although this aesthetic has emerged ears ago, it has gained momentum only recently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/a6853727-d0df-4eca-b1c6-c4e006cd5d12/slavic-nations.png Blog - The Slavic Girl Trend Explained: Fascination & Controversy on TikTok. - Make it stand out The “Slavic Girl” is a generalized social media character. In real life, there’s a rich diversity of unique Slavic nations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/a8840b09-cd20-4ba9-bd0c-6074caab001d/slavis-aest.jpg Blog - The Slavic Girl Trend Explained: Fascination & Controversy on TikTok. - The “Slavic Girl” trend has been accused of glorification of wearing fur. While millions of animals die every year for the fur industry, it would be a shame to see a spike in thoughtless real fur consumption just because of another short-lived TikTok fad. There’s definitely some food for thought. Yet, the accessories used by TikTokers are most often made of faux fur, and only serve as props representing traditional garments. And these are not only a status symbol. Historically, fur coats, hats and mittens have been vital for Slavic people and other Nordic nations, to survive harsh winters. In Russia alone, the temperature can drop as low as -62°C! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/1afd6bce-fa95-499f-8f64-1384aed78d16/gopnik+vs+rich+girl.png Blog - The Slavic Girl Trend Explained: Fascination & Controversy on TikTok. - Make it stand out Gopniks or Oligarchs’ wives? The co-existence of these contradicting stereotypes is a paradox surrounding Slavic nations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/52f1c993-69a5-47b8-ae61-e03ebcfae5c8/me.jpg Blog - The Slavic Girl Trend Explained: Fascination & Controversy on TikTok. - Thank you for making it to the end of this article! And yes, that’s me and I’d wear this outfit before it became mainstream:) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/4800f3bd-1958-4a9b-bd24-e6a2661ddcba/russian+bimbo.png Blog - The Slavic Girl Trend Explained: Fascination & Controversy on TikTok. The Slavic Girl Aesthetic. Source: Pinterest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/ae274a2a-89cc-4600-b283-bba90ca84bb1/4.jpg Blog - The Slavic Girl Trend Explained: Fascination & Controversy on TikTok. - The "Slavic Girl Trend" has sparked a big debate on social media about who can participate in it. Some argue that only Slavic girls should be part of this trend, claiming that "only Slavic girls can make these videos", or "the fur and the music are only for Slavic girls" or "the look suits Slavic girls best." They feel like outsiders jumping in are acting offensively and taking the spotlight away from Slavic women. This debate results in a growing opposition between women of different backgrounds. But here's the flip side of the coin: those Slavic women calling for exclusivity should also remember that they might have joined in on trends from and for other cultures. Just think about all those TikTok Reggaeton jams and dances that went viral and spread across borders. So, the counterargument on this point would be: there is no need to put other women down or remove any nations from participation – as long as the content doesn’t intend to insult, humiliate or ridicule a particular group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/468ce37a-bafe-4ae4-9d39-523ddbf90b05/2023-11-29_14-06-53.png Blog - The Slavic Girl Trend Explained: Fascination & Controversy on TikTok. Some Slavic women on social media have expressed how they feel when they see elements of their culture objectified and turned into a trend, especially after facing mockery for it in the past. It's a fact that many Slavic people have had to deal with xenophobia and even bullying because of the stereotypes tied to their countries, languages and accents, cuisines, and traditions. However, it is still possible to look at the issue from a different angle. The “Slavic Girl Era” trend isn't intended to poke fun at Slavic nations or cultures. Instead, it's about showing some appreciation for a small part of it – the style, beauty and self-expression of the women. https://www.culturebird.co/blog/from-ancestry-to-artistry-of-christian-louboutin monthly 0.5 2023-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/10049d7a-39c8-4a07-8f58-a791c9e6326c/christian-louboutin.jpg Blog - From Ancestry to Artistry of Christian Louboutin. Celebrating Culture Through Fashion. - Christian Louboutin x Marvel Capsule Collection, 2023 What is common between Ancient Egypt, luxury footwear and Marvel Superheroes? Christian Louboutin! In a remarkable fusion of fashion and pop culture, the highly anticipated 2023 capsule collection brings forth a collaboration between the French fashion house and the American entertainment and publishing leader, Marvel, celebrated worldwide for its captivating comic books and thrilling superhero movies. The colorful selection of limited-edition footwear and accessories for men, women, and children is a fusion of Christian Louboutin's unparalleled mastery and Marvel's legendary storytelling, designed especially for ardent fans of the Marvel Universe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/f2b26d7c-03a9-4481-949e-cbc800df3245/CL-portrait-photo.jpg Blog - From Ancestry to Artistry of Christian Louboutin. Celebrating Culture Through Fashion. - About Christian Louboutin Born: 7 January 1963, Paris, France Occupation: Fashion designer Active since: 1991 Initially a freelance designer for fashion houses, Louboutin launched his own shoe salon in Paris in 1992, and shortly earned recognition of celebrity clientele, who found “subtle status symbol” in his iconic luxury footwear, handbags, fragrances, and beauty products. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/e5a2ed42-a20f-4cfc-bb45-a535ccf1caa2/cl-in-egypt-3.jpg Blog - From Ancestry to Artistry of Christian Louboutin. Celebrating Culture Through Fashion. - Make it stand out Ruben Modigliani https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/2675681a-1156-4523-8a38-612c3fd5716c/scarabee-collection.jpg Blog - From Ancestry to Artistry of Christian Louboutin. Celebrating Culture Through Fashion. - The Scarabée collection, 2015 In 2015 limited-edition collection ‘Scarabée’, Louboutin found inspiration in the scarab beetle – an amulet of the Pharaohs and a sacred symbol, worshiped by ancient Egyptians. “They can look beautiful and reflective under the bright sun but also look like a precious jewel by night,” – the designer described the beetle. Fascinated by the scarab beetle ability to reflect two or more shades at once, the designer introduced a collection of three metallic nail lacquers: Scarabée I, a soft, rose and gold metallic shade; Scarabée II, a deep blue shade with hints of purple, emerald and gold; Scarabée III, a bronze shade with green and blue sub tones. The bottle design adhered the collection theme, featuring an elegant, tall golden cap, and brown carton packaging, adorned with a copper gold scarab emblem. The little a window on the carton revealed the shade of the nail lacquer and represented the iridescent body of the beetle. The collection also featured new shoe designs, for which Louboutin also developed a new blue-to-green patent leather, matching the Scarabée II nail lacquer. The leather was given the name “Scarabée Ocean-Amazone”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/ba866caf-ce50-4ed0-926a-73785671a77f/iuiaxr.png Blog - From Ancestry to Artistry of Christian Louboutin. Celebrating Culture Through Fashion. Alongside the capsule collection, Marvel produced an exclusive comic series, introducing a new "superhero" – none other than Christian Louboutin himself. Christian Louboutin’s lead character is an Egyptian archaeologist, inspired by his North African heritage and his deep affinity for Egyptian mythology, and love for the superheroes. The Louboutin’s hero is integrated into the world of some familiar Marvel characters such as Shuri, Black Widow, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and the Avengers. This unique comic strip displays 23 pages of bold sketches, animated typography, and a narrative that immerses the reader in a visual adventure, seamlessly merging the world of fashion, fantasy and exploration. https://www.culturebird.co/blog/othering-in-media monthly 0.5 2024-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/4c226265-5c4a-4543-a500-ce7e93484b58/newspaper.jpg Blog - ‘Othering’ in media and steps towards a more inclusive society - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.culturebird.co/blog/cultural-appropriation monthly 0.5 2023-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/831ac458-aeea-4cac-830d-6b2592d13cf2/DG-Loves-China.jpg Blog - Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Make sure you know the difference. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/735e6088-34b9-409b-bf07-38b1c67a11cc/CA-1.jpg Blog - Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Make sure you know the difference. - The insights and knowledge we've gained during this mission, combined with our team's rich background in humanitarian work, have shed light on a number of critical issues within the humanitarian sector: After horrific events, some people get closer to faith, while some lose it. While faith strengthens people, gives them hope and unites communities, it has also been observed that stronger faith may result in the hope of “superpowers” that will come to the rescue. Many people give up and refuse to work, study, and learn a language to integrate into a new country. There’s a significant knowledge gap and lack of awareness about visas, employment, and education opportunities for and among refugees. The humanitarian system creates a culture of laziness, entitlement and dependence. The socio-cultural factor: generations brought up in collectivist cultures and under dictatorship lack independence and critical thinking, which inherently prevents people from taking responsibility for their own lives and making decisions. The victim mentality, which stems from trauma, circumstances as well as cultural influences, stops people from taking action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/df36d3e0-1218-40ee-8139-7b516e394396/covver-2.jpg Blog - Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Make sure you know the difference. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/7d08c00c-b5aa-490e-9ca2-a5fba83a609b/Ashaninka-Tribe.jpg Blog - Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Make sure you know the difference. - Make it stand out Osklen’s Spring 2016 collection (Oskar Metsavaht / Lynda Churilla / Osklen) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/2bb784c4-8775-4fa6-aec4-f7f01cf21c27/Heidi-Halloween-Kali.jpg Blog - Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Make sure you know the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/84d7af22-b56b-45b4-be48-5253494f375a/gucci-turbans.jpg Blog - Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Make sure you know the difference. Did you know that nearly half the world’s refugees are children? What is even worse, many are unaccompanied by an adult. This makes them especially vulnerable to human trafficking, child labour or sexual exploitation. In addition to the challenges mentioned above, those who managed to escape as refugees suffer from: Low literacy levels as a result of disrupted education and lack of finances for education. Detriment to upbringing as a result of separation from parents. Issues with self-identity and belonging, since they relocate at a young age. Shifted family roles – without parents, older siblings have to take care of the younger ones and miss out on their own childhood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/4ee02943-65f0-4a71-806c-c8af839dc881/Shannon+Wright.jpeg Blog - Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Make sure you know the difference. - Make it stand out Image credit: Shannon Wright https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/2b7f90be-f958-46c5-8303-694043d58e7a/Oskar-Ashaninka.png Blog - Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Make sure you know the difference. Credit: Oskar Metsavaht. Metsavaht, Nina Braga, and Ashaninka children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/a3538173-b607-4244-86a8-317717606a20/osklen-1-vogue-15sep15-pr_b.jpg Blog - Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Make sure you know the difference. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/16f9a630-5f38-427a-9641-3326d75f0d66/Victoria+secret.jpg Blog - Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Make sure you know the difference. - Four Zones of Space Hall (1966), categorized the distance people keep in interpersonal interactions into four zones, by the degree of closeness: intimate, personal, social and public distance (also referred to as space). Note: the following definitions are based on the average Western cultural profile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/5130752b-2f70-4ff1-97b5-ee52f534ed59/Japanese.jpg Blog - Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Make sure you know the difference. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/15cc49cf-5f0c-47ce-92f6-206e4a8fe859/Soni+L%C3%B3pez-Ch%C3%A1vez.jpg Blog - Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Make sure you know the difference. - Make it stand out Image Credit: Soni López-Chávez https://www.culturebird.co/blog/forgotten-refugees-of-the-middle-east monthly 0.5 2025-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/5c6f01ef-e503-4e1f-a0c9-0b0454b01bb7/_MG_6034.JPG Blog - The Forgotten Refugees of the Middle East - X. (Iraqi, female, 25-30 years old) X studied in Erbil, Iraq, at a theology school, and since she arrived in Beirut, Lebanon, she has found employment as a teacher of science at a community school. She speaks English, which she learned online and would like to improve to have opportunities to move abroad and find a job. She firmly believes that hard work is the way to a better life and freedom: “We need to work and not only take donations”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/71a28e02-1b59-4e6b-92a3-263931c48c82/IMG_47491.jpg Blog - The Forgotten Refugees of the Middle East - X. (Iraqi, female, 40-45 years old) In Iraq, X. lost a 6-year-old child, and her husband was killed in Baghdad in 2013. Escaping the persecution, she fled to Erbil, North Iraq and was homeless until the community helped, and she relocated to Türkiye. X. has health conditions and difficulty walking, is mentally and economically destroyed, and lives in deplorable conditions. At ‘home’, X. doesn’t even have a stove and uses a recycling oven as a heater, for which she picks up broken chairs and wood outside to burn. And despite all the difficulties, she keeps showing up at work as a cleaner because she has two daughters and one son, for whom she feels responsible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/9923f106-c0e8-433a-969f-3d619da11f00/IMG_6092.jpg Blog - The Forgotten Refugees of the Middle East - Family of 6: parents, two sons and two daughters The family have lived in Türkiye since 2015. Over the years, they have lost four people in the family: 1977 daughter was in the army and was kidnapped. 1980’s son was shot by mistake. 1995 daughter died from a blood disease. 2009 daughter developed depression, stopped eating and passed away. Almost everyone in the family suffers from health conditions: the younger son has a mental disorder and takes medication worth $100/month, the father lost an eye due to a bomb in Iraq, and the mother also suffers from an illness. And yet, the family gave up and isn’t taking steps to improve their situation. Living off donations from the church and charities, even the healthier adult children are aimlessly spending time at home and not looking for work and opportunities mostly spending all day on the phone, hoping that by a lucky chance, they will be rescued someday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/e5bed41d-85dd-4102-9115-aa18ceb6de2a/IMG_6460+1.jpg Blog - The Forgotten Refugees of the Middle East While we stayed in Türkiye, the country's south was hit by the devastating earthquakes, and our team rushed to Adana and Hatay, the cities that suffered the most, to distribute aid to the victims. There's a significant refugee population living in that area, and it would be an understatement to say that seeing people who had already lost their homes and families through war and persecution re-living it again through a natural disaster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/084641a5-561f-412e-9f87-e1146dc37d19/1302a5f1-a621-43be-aded-218331579e9b+%281%29.JPG Blog - The Forgotten Refugees of the Middle East In Amman, we had opportunities to meet with the USA, Australian, and Iraqi embassies officials and discuss such crucial issues as: Humanitarian support for refugees Humanitarian visas, intake quotas, pathways, requirements and processes. Advocacy - opportunities for the foundations to share people’s stories. Government policies around refugee intake. The documentary film: distribution, publication, screening. Connecting with relevant decision-makers and stakeholders for further dialogues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/a1d589d4-2ac3-45fc-84b2-1ec6f9a3a407/IMG_606.jpg Blog - The Forgotten Refugees of the Middle East - J., (Iraqi, female, 60-65 years old) J. rents a pitiable living space on the basement floor. A while ago, J. broke her leg and is now considered disabled. J. lives on donations from charities and the church. She also has a sister in the USA and wants to move there to live with her. However, the questions arose when we observed that: J. is being offered a place at an aged care facility, but she rejects help as she doesn't “want to lose privacy and freedom” and would only accept material, financial support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/6f34f31e-d1ce-4ce5-b6d8-eae10a94b554/mapping.jpg Blog - The Forgotten Refugees of the Middle East - Four Zones of Space Syrian refugees registered in neighbouring countries. Source: UNHCR asylum applications by Syrian nationals from April 2011 - November 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/bf5d208e-60bd-49b2-9ac8-9a11e09e6259/Refugees+preso+%282%29.png Blog - The Forgotten Refugees of the Middle East - The insights and knowledge we've gained during this mission, combined with our team's rich background in humanitarian work, have shed light on a number of critical issues within the humanitarian sector: After horrific events, some people get closer to faith, while some lose it. While faith strengthens people, gives them hope and unites communities, it has also been observed that stronger faith may result in the hope of “superpowers” that will come to the rescue. Many people give up and refuse to work, study, and learn a language to integrate into a new country. There’s a significant knowledge gap and lack of awareness about visas, employment, and education opportunities for and among refugees. The humanitarian system creates a culture of laziness, entitlement and dependence. The socio-cultural factor: generations brought up in collectivist cultures and under dictatorship lack independence and critical thinking, which inherently prevents people from taking responsibility for their own lives and making decisions. The victim mentality, which stems from trauma, circumstances as well as cultural influences, stops people from taking action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/2df4c135-c567-4088-988a-7ac42d0377e7/Refugees+preso+%283%29.png Blog - The Forgotten Refugees of the Middle East - During this uneasy journey, our team regularly reconvened to discuss our learnings and observations, as well as the problems we identified, and speculate about possible solutions for improving and optimising the humanitarian systems: To help people restore their dignity, a more sustainable humanitarian system has to be developed. This alternative system should be based upon encouraging people to take responsibility and action for their own lives and wellbeing, instead of (or in addition to) simply providing material aid. Political solution: to finish the wars, persecutions and tensions, and let people return to their countries and continue their normal lives. Most importantly, the change starts with education. It’s crucial to educate people, particularly children, on how to work, gain and apply knowledge and be independent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/3be2f207-2032-4fa9-b444-55c336b00336/_MG_60931.jpg Blog - The Forgotten Refugees of the Middle East X. (Iraqi, Female, 30 years old) X has lived in Türkiye with her father for 5 years. M works at a sewing factory, where Turkish co-workers constantly bully her for being a refugee. M. has only completed year 12 of school in Iraq and hasn’t had a chance to choose a profession. She can’t picture her future or career. X has been rejected for a humanitarian visa to Australia multiple times. Her disabled father is no longer able take care of himself, and M. is taking him to doctors, but he rejects treatments because shortly after arriving in Türkiye, he developed depression. “He’s tired of life and wants to speed up time to die”. Yet, despite all the hurdles and adversities: X did not complain once and smiled throughout the interview. She hopes and believes it’s all temporary. She works hard to provide for and help her father. When asked about her hopes, she responded: “Hope you’re all healthy and well”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/b319f95b-db62-4d99-b1c1-198fef34d90f/IMG_6564.jpg Blog - The Forgotten Refugees of the Middle East Bright natural dining room nook with vases plates and fruits on the table. https://www.culturebird.co/blog/ramadan-creating-an-inclusive-workplace monthly 0.5 2024-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/a6a5e3b4-1131-4e36-a04c-c77e1e833bb5/0.png Blog - Ramadan: Creating an Inclusive Workplace Bright natural dining room nook with vases plates and fruits on the table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/41c316b6-6492-4d4f-ad36-90672f462992/21.png Blog - Ramadan: Creating an Inclusive Workplace https://www.culturebird.co/blog/attitudes-to-space-across-cultures monthly 0.5 2024-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ecb17dbc347663dfd14c1d/75736399-3cff-41dd-abbb-2fc0724ef64f/space+3.png Blog - “Don’t stand so close to me!” How does your culture affect your attitude toward personal space? - Four Zones of Space Four Zones of Space Hall (1966), categorized the distance or space people keep in interpersonal interactions into four zones, by the degree of closeness: intimate, personal, social and public distance. Note: the following definitions are based on the average Western cultural profile and the descriptions may differ drastically in other cultures. Intimate distance is the closest zone (1 to 46 cm). Direct physical contact, such as hugging and touching, and whispering take place within this zone. Handshakes, however, are not counted within the intimate distance. This is because they take place in more formal settings and the people create sufficient space in between by stretching out their arms. A very limited number of people from our social circles, close friends and family members, are allowed into this space. Personal distance stretches from 46cm to 1.2m and is reserved for family members, friends and good acquaintances. People stand at an arm’s length and an occasional pat on the shoulder isn’t inappropriate. If a stranger intrudes on this personal space, it causes psychological discomfort. Sometimes it’s inevitable, for instance, in crowds or public transport, where it’s impossible to create more space or remove oneself from the environment. In this case, people try to ‘shield’ themselves mentally – close their eyes, read a book, listen to music through earphones. Social distance is the next layer, from 1.2 to 3.7 m. It’s maintained in formal settings, between collegues, new acquaintances and strangers in public places. If a stranger moves beyond these boundaries in a conversation, it feels uncomfortable and threatening, and you’d naturally try to step away from the intruder. Public distance (3.7 – 7.6m and over 7.6) is the space for speaking in front of the larger audiences, such as in classrooms, auditoriums, theaters and so on. In such events, the speakers make noticeable changes in their language. They choose a different speech register and appeal. 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