how do you feel when strangers touch you

[MidNite]

Two words: "Please don't"

 

[Lil_Tink]

Now If my friend pulled hair off my back I wouldnt mind.. But touchy feeling.. If that was her I would be like, "I have to go....now...." lol.

 

[Wishing on a star]

Two words: "Please don't"

Sounds good to me!

There is a difference between appropriate and inappropriate touching.. A pat on the back with a "Good Job!"... Okay...

Touching and grooming others.... Ewww!!!!

 

[lulugirl]

I dislike being touched by strangers. Handshakes and arm patting are both fine.....there should be no stroking gestures of any kind in the workplace!

 

[Sparx]

I don't like to be touched. I don't like people who just run up and hug me. I don't like people who pick loose hair off me. I am perfectly fine and friendly if you just don't touch me!

 

[Serena]

Just say no.


I don't like it either most of the time.

 

[Tiggeroo]

I guess what feels uncomfortable is it's a tiny bit more then a pat on the back or on the arm. It sort of crosses the line into a stroke. It's similar to what I might do with one of my kids. And it's something I'd probably be comfortable with from a dear friend. But not a stranger who i've worked with for a few days. I just can't visualize saying please don't touch me. I pull away and walk to another part of our little coffee shop every time she does it. Apparently she doesn't get the hint.

 

[lulugirl]

I guess what feels uncomfortable is it's a tiny bit more then a pat on the back or on the arm. It sort of crosses the line into a stroke. It's similar to what I might do with one of my kids. And it's something I'd probably be comfortable with from a dear friend. But not a stranger who i've worked with for a few days. I just can't visualize saying please don't touch me. I pull away and walk to another part of our little coffee shop every time she does it. Apparently she doesn't get the hint.

Is she like that w/ everyone? Maybe she thinks you're cute.

 

[Tiggeroo]

Is she like that w/ everyone? Maybe she thinks you're cute.

hahaha. The thought crossed my mind. But actually we're the only people here in the daytime. That's the biggest problem. Nobody else to spread her annoyingness around with. She talks non-stop telling me her personal life details. She criticizes every customer who walks in the door. She is always trying to get in the owner's business in a weird sort of way.She just creeps me out in general.

 

[ElizaB39]

I don't even like to be touched by people I KNOW! Can't imagine being touched like you have described by a complete stranger. Why CAN"T you smack her hand away, how is thay any more or less offensive than what she is doing to you?

A very loud, "DON"T TOUCH ME!" should do the trick, it has worked for me.