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Personal Space & Touching

A little less than an arm’s length of personal space is acceptable during conversations. This space tends to be greater between members of the opposite sex and less for friends and family.
It is common to see men holding hands with other men while walking and talking. This is a sign of friendship
Touching while talking is accepted for men with men and women with women, but between genders there is usually no touching and more personal space given.
Men and women, husband and wives are rarely seen in public sitting next to each other, touching each other, or walking closely side by side. Intimacy is usually shown between members of the same sex.
In offices or in the city, women and men’s interaction are a bit more relaxed.

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