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[newjersey]

Good topic. I too cannot stand when someone stands too close to me in line and also don't like when someone has to walk too close behind me.   I need my space and air.

[Noel7]

I think there's another aspect to it.  I don't mind crowds but if someone is standing really close to me or walking closely behind me, it's creepy.

I wonder if they're up to no good, like eyeing my handbag or something.

It's something all women should be aware of, imo.

[Lindsays Grandma]

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@Shorty2U wrote:

Closeness of crowds or people in general standing close to me does not bother me at all. But I stand 2 people back when waiting in any lines.out of courtesy.

The only closeness that bothers me is MRI machines and elevators. I take the stairs (even with my bad back) rather than get in an elevator! (unless its 5 flights or more up, then I take the elevator! lol). I HATE MRI machines and I go in them every 2 or 3 years to check my spine, Ive gotten better at it though I no longer take an xanax to go in them!

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Shorty2U...When I was younger MRI's didn't bother me but for the past 5 years it is no MRI please I get claustrophobic.  Here in AZ we have an open MRI in Phoenix.  You actually sit on a chair and the machine goes up and down.  I haven't had the experience yet but for me that is the way to go.

[qualitygal]

This is one reason I don't like elevators.

[wilma]

I don't really have a minimum space requirement. It just depends on the situation.

Due to asthma I can't be close to people wearing strong perfumes. When I taught very little children I had no personal space. At that age most kids have no concept of personal space. If I am in a crowded elevator I will not freak out if I am shoulder to shoulder with a stranger. If someone gets too close to me, I take a step or two backwards if I can.