People here in America are used to more personal space because it is not over populated. But in other countries with crowed houses and overpopulation you would not even be able to walk in your own space.
Abrasion and Attrition both mean the wearing down of an object, however,
Explanation:
Atrition refers to the breaking off of particles (erosion) which occurs as a result of objects hitting against each other. Abrasion leads to surface-level destruction over time, whereas attrition results in more change at a faster rate.
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