What we instinctively do is mark our personal territory much like a dog would, once we’re in the presence of others. This at work, home, or on the subway. This space acts as an invisible shield, offers protection, setting a warning signal to someone if they’re too close.
Those of influence or someone who is beautiful, like politicians or movie stars, when they walk into a crowd, appears to have the ability to seemingly make more space for themselves.
So it appears the higher the status the individual is in …