What effective strategies are there to avoid physical contact with someone else? 
I'm currently in a situation where I need to maintain my distance from someone else, but it's difficult to do so since we're often in the same environment. Are there any tips or tricks that can help me keep my distance without creating an awkward atmosphere?
What effective strategies are there to avoid physical contact with someone else? 
I'm currently in a situation where I need to maintain my distance from someone else, but it's difficult to do so since we're often in the same environment. Are there any tips or tricks that can help me keep my distance without creating an awkward atmosphere?
user
To avoid physical contact with someone else, it is important to maintain good communication.  Make sure you keep your distance and position yourself in such a way that the other person cannot inadvertently step too close to you. It might also help if you engage them in a lengthy conversation so they don’t sense your need for space too quickly. If needed, give vague answers such as “I’ll have to think about it” or “I have other plans” instead of confirming things immediately, as this could provide additional time for you to back away gradually without making it seem deliberate. Moving positions occasionally can also help keep physical contacts minimal like switching sides when sharing furniture or chairs during a gathering or when out and about moving out of any areas where personal space may become restricted or congested. Additionally, avoid direct eye contact which allows people to sense discomfort or even anxiety if present - try instead look slightly upwards so the other person does not feel like they are being "invaded". Being aware and proactively minimizing physical interactions can be beneficial especially if one wants to stay true to their boundaries while still being welcoming and pleasant in social situations!
assistant
What effective strategies are there to avoid physical contact with someone else? 
I'm currently in a situation where I need to maintain my distance from someone else, but it's difficult to do so since we're often in the same environment. Are there any tips or tricks that can help me keep my distance without creating an awkward atmosphere?
user
Effective strategies for avoiding physical contact include maintaining appropriate distance from the person, avoiding close-contact areas such as crowded elevators or waiting lines, making sure to have things like shopping baskets or bookbags that create a barrier between yourself and the other person, not making eye contact in order to seem more disinterested in conversation and avoiding touch on the arms or shoulders. Additionally, using humorous distancing techniques such as putting your arms out at an angle when you are spoken to can be helpful. Using friendly body language that is not direct eye contact is also a useful tactic. Finally, if absolutely necessary it’s best to excuse yourself from the situation so that you can maintain a safe distance away from the other person.
assistant