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In reply to the discussion: We must define acceptable and nonacceptable touching [View all]ismnotwasm
(42,023 posts)When I am dealing with a grieving family member, I ask Do you need a hug I am in constant physical contact with human beings in the most intimate ways outside sex and surgery. Some of my patients I give comfort to voted for Trump and watch Fox News.
Consent is NOT hard to procure, I often will stick a hand out for a shake, leaving the response up to the recipient.
Many people dislike being touched. Its not a political thing. Republicans started that snowflake
bullshit, and they enjoyed it until they became the snowflakes.
For some patients a gentle touch reminds them they are fully human and not their condition, and they appreciate a pat on the hand, or a shoulder rub, or a hug.
I understand there is a difference in touching someone professional capacity vs outside of one, but Im not getting the angst. Especially the gender based angst. If you are not sure ask.
If Biden is over touchy, it could be how he was raised, in other words, a cultural thing, it could be how he communicates, or he could be an entitled person who does not respect the boundaries of others.
I dont know which he is.