By Lynne Cory

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What if personal space is different in different countries?  What if in the United States, we feel comfortable standing about 3 to 4 feet away from each other when speaking or waiting in line but in many other countries, a 1 foot distance is the norm?  What if she is not being rude but merely doing what she is used to with her customs?