In classrooms is very important to interact between classmates and sometimes this interaction makes students lose or gain confidence with others, depending on their cultural background.
It is necessary to create a good environment in our classroom and teach students about relationship and interaction. We have to understand students ideology about personal space because they probably come from a different place where this topic is interpreted in a different way that we do.
Students who came from a culture where their personal space is strictly respected may feel intimate in our classroom, that's why we have to teach this topic before teaching the lessons. We have to set the parameters of our class for avoiding misunderstand especially with new students who don't know anything about our culture.
Five years ago I traveled to the USA, it was my first time out of my country and also my first time knowing a new culture. I remember when I made my first friend there, I was enthusiastic about getting to know someone of the same age. Madison was very kind and friendly but with that experience, I noticed how Americans relationships are "colder". I mean she was the kindest person but she didn't hug me and that was something strength to me.
Here in my country, we are more expressive and we allow people to get into our personal space.
That' why I suggest teachers do exercises between students and pay attention to how students manage their personal space.
Be English teachers is a great way to learn about cultures and help people around the world to get familiar with cultural changes.
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