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Women who touch your chest as casually as if it's your shoulder?

  • 25-01-2021 9:43pm
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    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 165 ✭✭


    I believe that just because men don't have breasts shouldn't mean that women should be able to put their hands on their chests. But you see it happen now and then. You mostly get it from older women; often they will do it when when something comes to their mind while talking... something like "oh and I almost forgot...". You know what what I mean? It can be kind of hard to just say "don't touch me".

    I remember saying to one woman "if you want to touch me, you can do it to my shoulder". She then said "do you feel violated?". I answered by saying "well is it necessary?". She then of course gave the "I didn't mean to offend" nonsense. I don't care if you didn't

    Another time a lady was doing it to my arm as we were talking, and my arms were folded. I eventually unfolded my arms so that she'd stop touching my arm. I knew this particular woman wouldn't go as far as touching my chest.

    Have you ever experienced this?


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  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Leg End Reject




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,080 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    After a year of lockdown my chest is fair game


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 424 ✭✭Cerveza


    Just tell them you got a stalk


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭TheBoyConor


    I see women doing it to their fellas. You see it in photos a lot. I think it is a kind of "back off bitches, he's mine" type signal.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 165 ✭✭Deemed as Normal


    I see women doing it to their fellas. You see it in photos a lot. I think it is a kind of "back off bitches, he's mine" type signal.
    I'm not talking about about in a relationship though.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,861 ✭✭✭✭greenspurs


    jaysus ......


    i have. And i can honestly say , it hasnt offended/affected/triggered me to any extent at all.

    "Bright lights and Thunder .................... " #NoPopcorn



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,457 ✭✭✭✭Kylta


    I believe that just because men don't have breasts shouldn't mean that women should be able to put their hands on their chests. But you see it happen now and then. Often a woman will do it when when something comes to their mind while talking... something like "oh and I almost forgot...". You know what what I mean? It can be kind of hard to just say "don't touch me".

    I remember saying to one woman "if you want to touch me, you can do it to my shoulder". She then said "do you feel violated?". I answered by saying "well is it necessary?". She then of course gave the "I didn't mean to offend" nonsense. I don't care if you didn't

    Another time a lady was doing it to my arm as we were talking, and my arms were folded. I eventually unfolded my arms so that she'd stop touching my arm. I knew this particular woman wouldn't go as far as touching my chest.

    Have you ever experienced this?


    I feel sorry for you and your sensitive chest. I love women playing with my nipples, even strange women, to say the least it makes me hornest as fu€k. Be a man and let the women at your chest. I might be wrong, but is their something mr fegish about the OP


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,195 ✭✭✭✭jimgoose


    Belay there! No-one touches my treasure, 'specially not no woman-folk. Aaaaaarrrr!!


  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Leg End Reject


    If I casually touch a man's chest or arm it means I'm interested in him. It's one of the rituals of flirting.

    ETA: This is not premeditated, it's automatic and would only happen when he's displaying obvious signs of interest himself. I don't make a habit of mauling random men.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,457 ✭✭✭✭Kylta


    If I casually touch a man's chest or arm it means I'm interested in him. It's one of the rituals of flirting.

    OK, I get that know, I always thought that they were trying to steal my chain!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭TheBoyConor


    I have had girls do that to me the odd time. I am not offended, i just find it weird. And it is a total double standard. Men aren't allowed to touch women without consent, therefore women should also observe that rule and not be touching fellas unless they are sure they have permission.
    If a man touched a woman causally like that without permission and the woman was offended by it their charter would be blackened.


  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Leg End Reject


    I have had girls do that to me the odd time. I am not offended, i just find it weird. And it is a total double standard. Men aren't allowed to touch women without consent, therefore women should also observe that rule and not be touching fellas unless they are sure they have permission.
    If a man touched a woman causally like that without permission and the woman was offended by it their charter would be blackened.

    It's normal for a man to touch a woman's arm etc. A man putting his hand on a woman's breast would be the same as a woman stroking a man's penis. You can't compare touching a man's chest with a woman's.

    It's a wonder people manage to get together at all with all the mental gymnastics some people do.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,009 ✭✭✭micks_address


    previous employer my manager used to often rest her hands on mens arms/ shoulders while chatting to them at their desk... most thought it was a little odd.. she was very touchy feely... it certainly wouldn't have flown if it were a man touching female colleagues the same way


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭TheBoyConor


    I don't mean touching a womans chest. I mean touching her anywhere at all. All it takes is for it to be misinterpreted and not liked and then bang, there are suggestions of allegations or accusations. And as a man, you're guilty until proven innocent. And even if you are proven innocent, there is still the notion that "oh, he got away with it because x y z"
    I would never touch a woman unless i know her very well or i was given permission.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭TheBoyConor


    previous employer my manager used to often rest her hands on mens arms/ shoulders while chatting to them at their desk... most thought it was a little odd.. she was very touchy feely... it certainly wouldn't have flown if it were a man touching female colleagues the same way

    I think a good way to stop that would be to pause, look down at her hand, and then slowly bring your eyes up to make intense eye contact while breathing increasingly heavily in a creepy manner.


  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Leg End Reject


    I think a good way to stop that would be to pause, look down at her hand, and then slowly bring your eyes up to make intense eye contact while breathing increasingly heavily in a creepy manner.

    That will make you look aroused!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭TheBoyConor


    That's the point!


  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Leg End Reject


    That's the point!

    So you won't casually touch a woman you're flirting with without her consent, but you recommend pretending to be aroused by a female boss in the workplace?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭TheBoyConor


    I was joking with that. You could do it, it would probably make her never do it again - because she'd think you are a creepy weirdo.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,850 ✭✭✭cgcsb


    Thankfully social distancing makes it easier to say 'back off romeo' to both men and women. When restaurants were open in the summer i did observe this oul wan multiple times trying to to tough the arm of a waiter in a 'c'mere and I tell ya' laughy kind of way and she could see he recoiled and took steps back and she kept doing it multiple times, covid or no covid. Some people are just relentless pervs clearly.

    As for chest touching, naw!. Men might be flat chested but we have nipples like, it's an erogenous zone of sorts. Equivalent touching a woman on the lower back


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 165 ✭✭Deemed as Normal


    Kylta wrote: »
    I feel sorry for you and your sensitive chest. I love women playing with my nipples, even strange women, to say the least it makes me hornest as fu€k.
    Even if it's your auntie?


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 165 ✭✭Deemed as Normal


    If I casually touch a man's chest or arm it means I'm interested in him. It's one of the rituals of flirting.

    ETA: This is not premeditated, it's automatic and would only happen when he's displaying obvious signs of interest himself. I don't make a habit of mauling random men.
    Flirting is a completely different thing.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭TheBoyConor


    Is touching a woman's lower back a sexual thing? I never heard of that.


    Another story. In a place i used work, there was a local older woman (60s) who used come in in the mornings to make the tea and do wash up, order stuff for the canteen etc. She was doing it with years, and a lovely chatty pure irish mammy type woman. But she had been known to be too touchy with men, mostly men that worked there. One thing i saw her do was when a fella was making tea and was standing in the corner part of the kitchen counter, and she went over and started yapping to him in the corner, then commented that oh he had lovely trousers was it new? and started rubbing his leg to admire the trousers. She basically had him cornered. But sure no-one took much notice or said anything because, ah sure god love her isn't she a gas aul woman altogether.

    Now, if I had done it to a female colleague, i'd have been sacked immediately.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 165 ✭✭Deemed as Normal


    I was joking with that. You could do it, it would probably make her never do it again - because she'd think you are a creepy weirdo.
    So how would you handle it without looking like a creepy weirdo?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭TheBoyConor


    move your arm when she does it. so she sees you don't like it.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 165 ✭✭Deemed as Normal


    cgcsb wrote: »
    Equivalent touching a woman on the lower back
    That's a very good way of putting it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,216 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    I remember when the internet used to be all brrrrrbiinnngggbuzzzzzbrrrrrrrrbingggggbzzzzs and then logging on to find interesting people across the globe in Yahoo chat and 'The pub' chat room.



    Now it's all just weird, sad and tainted. Ugh internet you've lost your way. Bring back dial up it made it a bit more I don't know thoughtful.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 165 ✭✭Deemed as Normal


    bilbot79 wrote: »
    After a year of lockdown my chest is fair game
    Why do so many people insist on making jokes about a serious (although specific) issue. Is there's no joking around inside in the men's rights thread?

    It's your sort of attitude that allows women like Madonna to know that they can force a kiss on fellow artists while performing on stage, and get away with it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,479 ✭✭✭Potatoeman


    I believe that just because men don't have breasts shouldn't mean that women should be able to put their hands on their chests. But you see it happen now and then. You mostly get it from older women; often they will do it when when something comes to their mind while talking... something like "oh and I almost forgot...". You know what what I mean? It can be kind of hard to just say "don't touch me".

    I remember saying to one woman "if you want to touch me, you can do it to my shoulder". She then said "do you feel violated?". I answered by saying "well is it necessary?". She then of course gave the "I didn't mean to offend" nonsense. I don't care if you didn't

    Another time a lady was doing it to my arm as we were talking, and my arms were folded. I eventually unfolded my arms so that she'd stop touching my arm. I knew this particular woman wouldn't go as far as touching my chest.

    Have you ever experienced this?

    Do the same thing back when it happens. Come back and report results.

    I’ve a good feeling about this.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 40 LaAlgerie


    If I casually touch a man's chest or arm it means I'm interested in him. It's one of the rituals of flirting.

    ETA: This is not premeditated, it's automatic and would only happen when he's displaying obvious signs of interest himself. I don't make a habit of mauling random men.


    To start with, if a man did that to a woman in a work situation, it could quickly escalate to sexual harassment. There are double standards here.



    I pity the OP. Not because of the questions he asks, but because so often on Boards you can't discuss something or ask questions without the bored, sarcastic keyboard warriors stepping in for a round of applause.


  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Leg End Reject


    LaAlgerie wrote: »
    To start with, if a man did that to a woman in a work situation, it could quickly escalate to sexual harassment. There are double standards here.



    I pity the OP. Not because of the questions he asks, but because so often on Boards you can't discuss something or ask questions without the bored, sarcastic keyboard warriors stepping in for a round of applause.

    He didn't mention the workplace, that was included by others. If you're uncomfortable with someone touching you either tell them or take a step back. Most people can read social cues.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,845 ✭✭✭s8n


    Cerveza wrote: »
    Just tell them you got a stalk

    Mine snakes all the way up my chest


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 165 ✭✭Deemed as Normal


    He didn't mention the workplace
    Well actually the places I had in mind are neither workplace or bars.


  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Leg End Reject


    Well actually the places I had in mind are neither workplace or bars.

    Bus stops?

    Have you ever considered saying "Please stop touching me"?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,367 ✭✭✭JimmyVik


    I work with a girl who used to lean over you to look at your screen and who would rest her rather large breasts on the back of your neck and your shoulders. One of the lads asked me did i think she would mind if he went to look at her screen and rested his dick on her back.
    I said give it a go and see how it goes.
    Then covid happened, so i guess he missed his chance for an answer.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭TheBoyConor


    Where is it ye work? Are ye hiring at the moment? ��


  • Posts: 11,614 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Didn't this place use to be called the Gentlemans Club?

    Did they change it to the after school hub and someone forgot to change the forum title?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,023 ✭✭✭Gruffalux


    I just cannot picture any circumstance when I would reach out and place my hand on a random man's chest :pac: unless I was also saying Oi! Back Off Buster! I mean what are they doing? Picking flecks of fluff off your jumper? :confused:


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    If you don’t like something, make it clear to the other person.
    Some people give off signals that can be interpreted totally the wrong way.
    Why does everything have to be offensive.?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,367 ✭✭✭JimmyVik


    If you don’t like something, make it clear to the other person.
    Some people give off signals that can be interpreted totally the wrong way.
    Why does everything have to be offensive.?


    You get one free grope :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,457 ✭✭✭✭Kylta


    Even if it's your auntie?

    It all depends which of your aunties your offering me


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 165 ✭✭Deemed as Normal


    Have you ever considered saying "Please stop touching me"?
    It's usually over before you know it. It's not like they touch you multiple times on any given occasion.

    And no, it's not as simple as you make it out to be.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,457 ✭✭✭✭Kylta


    Kylta wrote: »
    It all depends which of your aunties your offering me

    Don't have any aunties, but I've an uncle Cecil might actually be a perfect fit for you, since you don't like women touching your chest, maybe you might like Cecil to do that for you


  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Leg End Reject


    Kylta wrote: »
    Don't have any aunties, but I've an uncle Cecil might actually be a perfect fit for you, since you don't like women touching your chest, maybe you might like Cecil to do that for you

    Is Cecil a looker?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,457 ✭✭✭✭Kylta


    Is Cecil a looker?

    Describe a looker?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,063 ✭✭✭...Ghost...


    Kylta wrote: »
    Don't have any aunties, but I've an uncle Cecil might actually be a perfect fit for you, since you don't like women touching your chest, maybe you might like Cecil to do that for you

    That would be Cecil harassment

    Stay Free



  • Site Banned Posts: 12 Fog Hat


    Women never want to touch me.


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