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I can't stand when strangers touch me

reason vs religion · 2017-03-20 17:55:02

Not sexually. Or if we were to strike up casual conversation. What infuriates me is when I'm standing on a dart and someone sidles up so close beside me that they elbow me several times as they're getting things from their pockets. Or when I'm sitting at a desk in the library and someone rounds my chair so close that they…

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#62 19-04-2017 12:49pm
andekwarhola

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A lot of the reactions here actually seem worse than the scenarios that inspired them.

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#63 19-04-2017 4:34pm
Crazyteacher

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A friend of my parents gave me a hug on the street a few weeks ago. I'll be honest, I winced. I think only people whom I am close to should be in in my personal space. I'm not a huggy person. It seems false coming from someone that's not one of my friends or family.

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#64 19-04-2017 4:50pm
Dr Crayfish

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Cupcake_Crisis wrote: »

You'd hate me so. I always give people a rub on the arm when im saying goodbye. Habit I picked up in work. I find it harmless and it'd never bother me if someone did it to me. I find it quite friendly.

If the women at work started rubbing my arm when they were saying goodbye I'd be pretty concerned tbh

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