For example, in the U.S. there is an association with higher rank requiring more space than someone lower in the organization. Among various cultures, the space requirements vary as well. In some cultures conversations exceeding arm's length are overly formal and standoffish. In other cultures it would be an invasion of personal space if the conversation were held inside the arm's length border. The discomfort with distance would result in, respectively, either a feeling of rejection or an invasion of personal space.
People also communicate through their touching behavior.
Clearly a distinct variance exists here. In most cultures however, the handshake is a common business greeting. One accent will characterize the speaker as lazy or laid-back and unbusinesslike while another will be considered too formal or blunt. The trick here is to identify the probable stereotype or bias and know how to mentally minimize that characteristic. Names, Titles and Greetings Cultural expectations vary relating to the use of first-names or formal titles in a business setting.