Gender & Women's Studies. Does It Bother You If A Man Takes Your Hand While Talking To Him?
Gender & Women's Studies. At Work, One Of My Co-workers Was Telling Me About A Work Problem She Was Having. I Instinctively Took Her Hand In Mine But
Gender Womens Studies : Does It Bother You If A Man Takes Your Hand While Talking To Him
At work, one of my co-workers was telling me about a work problem she was having. I instinctively took her hand in mine but she kind of pulled away. It's nothing sexual, it just seems comforting to me. Lyanthya, she should think maybe I will become a close friend over time. ~~~ Rollie H ~~~
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That was too intimate a touch for the workplace. Unless you are very good friends, it's better not to touch someone at all at work. It can be deadly if you're her supervisor or a superior. I am a touchy feely person and I had to learn that hands off lesson. I always keep it in mind.
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Answer 1I just dislike being touched by anyone but my husband or closest friends. She may feel similarly. Edit: Perhaps, but you are not yet a close friend, and she may not be comfortable being touched until you are.
Answer 2i think most woman who are happy in a relationship would feel like this is wrong. it may seem totally harmless to you, but others may find it to forward. if you need to show some touchy feely sympathy you could try a quick touch on her forearm. and i mean quick, this shows her that you are listening and care but not that you are moving in on her. woman are weird, i know i am.
Answer 3Only one man is allowed to do that. I don't like being touched by people who haven't been permitted to touch me before.
Answer 4I think what you did was nice. I wouldn't have been offended but if I felt uncomfortable I would pull away. Be thankful she trusted you enough to show her discomfort. You know her boundaries now. Respect them.
Answer 5I'm not keen on random people just touching me - I like my personal space too much. Best to treat people how they treat you - if they're always patting you on the arm, etc, they may see it as a comforting thing, if they keep themself to themself, they might not like it :-)
Answer 6As a man, I wouldn't advise doing that. I'm certain you did it to console her rather than for sexual purposes. However, such an act could be mistaken as sexually suggestive, and she could accuse you of sexual harassment.
Answer 7maybe she wasnt expecting u to take her hand... and was startled so she pulled away. (that would b my guess as to what happend) for me i guess it depends on the situation... and the "approach" if theres a reason ...and ur not doing it in a creepy way, i'd have no issuse w/it...
Answer 8That was too intimate a touch for the workplace. Unless you are very good friends, it's better not to touch someone at all at work. It can be deadly if you're her supervisor or a superior. I am a touchy feely person and I had to learn that hands off lesson. I always keep it in mind.
Answer 9In psychology , there is a concept of zones. And different cultures have different ranges for this zones. In the case of touching, its usually the intimate zone. In which only lovers and close friends can enter. You were entering her intimate friends zone. And since you are not her intimate friend she felt uncomfortable. On a side note, this applies also to women. I do not like being touched by someone I do not know. No mater how attractive the person is.
Answer 10if this uy is my boyfriend or like a really close friend its ok but other than than it bothers me
Answer 11Anytime someone touches you in a work environment it's called "groping". It's nothing sexual. It's just unprofessional.
Answer 12That familiarity would be a mortal insult to my machismo. It would call for swords or pistols in the morning, sir.
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