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Personal space Quote by Miranda Hart

“The sitting-next-to-me-when-there-are-free-seats part was unaccaptable enough. In this country, we never sit next to each other unless absolutely necessary. In the waiting room, we'll dot ourselves about and always have a chair-sized gap between us. That gap must never be filled: people simply…” quote by Miranda Hart
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““The sitting-next-to-me-when-there-are-free-seats part was unaccaptable enough. In this country, we never sit next to each other unless absolutely necessary. In the waiting room, we'll dot ourselves about and always have a chair-sized gap between us. That gap must never be filled: people simply must not encroach on our personal space. That's just how it is.””

Miranda Hart

About This Quote

A satirical observation about personal space norms in public waiting rooms.

In simple terms: People keep distance in shared spaces.

Key Takeaway

Respect personal boundaries.

Themes

social etiquette personal space culture humor

Mood

sarcastic observational

Type

social commentary humorous

When to use this quote

  • public venues
  • waiting rooms
  • social interactions

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we maintain gaps?
  • When is closeness appropriate?
A Different Perspective

Cultural norms vary.

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