Chapter
Shopping Culture: Personal Space and Different Perspectives
42:12 - 50:53 (08:41)
The experience of shopping varies greatly based on cultural background and personal preferences. Americans are more likely to value personal space, whereas individuals from other cultures may be more accustomed to shopping in close proximity to others.
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Learn about the Soviet astronaut who spent 313 days stuck in space with no country to bring him down, and the secret city of unforgettable characters a podcaster discovered off the grid.
42:12 - 45:13 (03:01)
Summary
Learn about the Soviet astronaut who spent 313 days stuck in space with no country to bring him down, and the secret city of unforgettable characters a podcaster discovered off the grid.
ChapterShopping Culture: Personal Space and Different Perspectives
EpisodePeripersonal Space: Humans’ Got Talent
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast features an exploration of motherhood, history and the extreme idea of the American dream by visiting City of the Rails.
45:14 - 46:38 (01:23)
Summary
This podcast features an exploration of motherhood, history and the extreme idea of the American dream by visiting City of the Rails. Also, it delves into the concept of personal space and its origins through anthropology.
ChapterShopping Culture: Personal Space and Different Perspectives
EpisodePeripersonal Space: Humans’ Got Talent
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The experience of personal space varies across cultures, and people from different backgrounds have different expectations of physical proximity.
46:38 - 49:59 (03:20)
Summary
The experience of personal space varies across cultures, and people from different backgrounds have different expectations of physical proximity. Americans seem to be more comfortable with their own physical space and are more inclined to ask for more of it.
ChapterShopping Culture: Personal Space and Different Perspectives
EpisodePeripersonal Space: Humans’ Got Talent
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast host shares a personal experience in Chattanooga where he was uncomfortable with people invading his personal space and getting too close, even feeling someone could be using an RFID skimmer on him.
49:59 - 50:53 (00:54)
Summary
The podcast host shares a personal experience in Chattanooga where he was uncomfortable with people invading his personal space and getting too close, even feeling someone could be using an RFID skimmer on him. He also experienced a child kicking his feet and had to remind himself to stay calm because it's just a kid.