Can you defeat Space Invader? | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

If someone says they don't want a hug or being close to you what should you do?

Understand their comfort level and accept that they don't want a hug and would like their distance.

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Are they Space Invading?

No - they are at a good arms length and they have checked that the other person is comfortable with that space.

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If someone is avoiding eye contact and looks worried, annoyed, confused or uncomfortable, does that mean you could be Space Invading?

Yes - they are trying to show you their social cues that they are uncomfortable and you are invading their space. Remember to check in with others!

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If someone is happy and has accepted a hug from you, does that mean you are Space Invading?

No - they have accepted that hug in the moment. Only in that moment, they are able to change their minds.

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Are they Space Invading?

Yes - remember to check in with others to see if it's okay to be that close. Look at their social cues.

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Can someone change their idea with how comfortable they are with you invading their space?

Yes - a person may be happy with a hug one moment and not happy that you are in their space another moment. That's why its important to check in with others.

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What are social cues?

A hint/clue you notice about another person. These cues can help you understand how someone else is feeling.

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How can we defeat Space Invader?

The 1 arm's length rule. Doing check-ins with others. Read social cues of others. Putting on the brake and stopping ourselves from getting too close to others.

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If someone looks uncomfortable when you get close to them are you invading their space?

Yes - make sure to have an arms length in-between ourselves and others.

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What can a social cue be?

Hand signals (thumbs up/wave). Noticing someone's body language. Listening to someone's words and tone of voice. Looking cat someone's facial expression.

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When someone backs away, is that a social cue that you are too close?

Yes - they are trying to create that space for themselves and we must respect that!

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