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The six inch rule is a commonly accepted rule of etiquette, even if it's not official. The idea behind the six inch rule is personal space. One is to be allowed and given six inches of air between them and anyone else in order to avoid uncomfortable contact or awkwardness due to close proximity or the appearance of being cold with too much distance.
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