Social Proxemics & Boundary Interactive Lab

Spatial Clearance Diagnostics Optimal Clearance

Buffer Distance

25.0 ft

Egress Route Line-of-Sight

Unobstructed

Gaze Overlap Severity

Low (Diversion)

Camera Angle / Lens

Occluded

Civic Guideline Verified: Maintains required >20ft sidewalk buffer and street-crossing alternative without pinning stranger's path.

Interactive Avatar Gestures

• Drag Blue Avatar: Position yourself in the environment.
• Drag Teal Avatar: Position stranger / bystander.
• Gaze Slider: Rotate sightline cone away from fixed staring.
• Lens Shield: Cover phone camera sensor when checking notifications.

1. Compliment Boundary Inspector

Select a statement to test situational appropriateness according to social etiquette rules:

"Cool vintage band t-shirt!" "I really like your hat." "Your dress looks nice." (co-worker/stranger) "Revealing outfit looks sexy." Comments on body / abdomen / backside

Appropriate & Non-Sexual: Compliments focused on stylistic choices (hats, shirts) carry zero sexual subtext and are socially safe.

2. Physical Touch Progression Threshold

Level 0: Stranger / Incidental Attention

Gentle shoulder tap solely to get attention if audio fails; immediately release. Zero other non-consensual contact.

Level 1: Acquaintances & Colleagues

High fives, formal handshakes. Never squeeze hugs excessively (prevents physical distress or discomfort).

Level 2: Consensual Intimacy

Forehead kiss, warm embrace only when established reciprocity exists.

3. Rejection & Distress Etiquette

Unfettered Exit Guarantee:

Never initiate romantic proposals where either person cannot immediately walk away (e.g. school bus, transit, trapped booth).

Zero Entitlement / No Inquest:

If rejected, never demand an explanation. Respect decisions gracefully without emotional retaliation.

Distress Intervention:

If someone is in distress/crying, offer to call emergency services/911 rather than imposing unsolicited emotional familiarity.