Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: I will NOT suffer the Al Frankening of Joe Biden...a rant *UPDATED* [View all]exboyfil
(17,865 posts)This is ridiculous.
Social clues are funny and sometimes hard to recognize.
Two examples -
The first is a family friend, my wife's old roommate, who double dated with her boyfriend when my wife and I were dating. The goodbye greeting was always hugs (initiated by her). She was shot in the head and we drifted apart (they live in a different community). A few years later I went to hug her at her boy's graduation, and she jumped back like I threatened her. Back to always letting the woman initiate a hug which I find uncomfortable anyway.
A few months back. A family friend of my mom that I met for the first time. Went to say goodbye at the end of the night. I stuck my hand out to shake, and the whole room was offended. She grabbed me and hugged me and our lips touched. Very uncomfortable.
My dad was a very touchy person (as well as my mom). I am not like that. My wife is not like that. My daughters are not like that. I barely hug my daughters. Not like my dad who would hug me all the time growing up.
So was my dad a creep? If my mom's friend decides to run for office, should I complain about the inappropriate touching?
For God's sake people, grow up.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden