Gallery: Um Excuse Me!!! How To Politely ‘Check’ Someone Who Is Invading Your Space

It’s been documented that the way we perceive space in the U.S. is different than others who live in certain parts of the world. If you’re like us, while you may be more tolerant of someone from another country invading your space, that doesn’t mean you’re just going to deal with it from any and every ole body.

Telling someone that you, a stranger, shouldn’t be able to tell what they ate for lunch can be tough. Shutting out that “friend” who is always telling you how to live your life can be uncomfortable. Hell, telling your significant other that you don’t want to be bothered can seem impossible. But your space is your space and you are entitled to it. We're here for you, people! Here’s how to politely “check” someone who is too involved in your business.