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Great Post!
I hate being touched by anyone (except my hubby, of course), and will immediately retreat if someone gets too close. I can't believe that woman didn't take the hint when you moved the first time!
posted by
Mia890
on June 7, 2013 at 8:08 PM
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Well, only so much of a beating!! I am with you in moving eventually. Boundaries are necessary with some who overdo it. 
posted by
mariss9
on June 6, 2013 at 9:46 AM
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I don't mind a genuine hug or handshake...
You can tell the phony ones from the real ones..
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posted by
Rumor
on June 3, 2013 at 2:06 PM
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I'm not big on excess touching by those I don't know either. Some people just don't get it!
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on June 3, 2013 at 1:36 PM
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I agree with each of you. Some just do not get it. I understand Autism for many are in my family. This lady did not get it after being told. Some you can tell, she needed to be shown. I did not go to another game. It is highly possible that she wanted it known that her son was playing. I just did not like the excessive touching.
posted by
Dr_JPT
on June 2, 2013 at 5:21 PM
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My goodness, I think I would have moved too! It can be annoying! It amazes me that people forget the simple they were taught at a young age! Or perhaps they just ignore it! Seems she needed the attention to let people know it was her son! Crazy to me! sam
posted by
sam444
on June 2, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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This is such a difficult thing and the post is great.
I believe we have far too few people today that have basic manners as were expected in the American culture. That causes problems everywhere. Inappropriate type or time of touching appears to be a serious one of today and especially hugging. Good post.
posted by
Justi
on June 1, 2013 at 7:54 PM
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It may be the best way, but necessarily the easiest for some people. I too don't particularly like "huggers" ( unless it's my wife, of course ) or people who touch too much. I have a friend who likes to punch people in the arm on occasion when he's excited about something, but I put a stop to that a long time ago! I don't think there's anything wrong whatsoever in telling someone . . . anyone . . . that, at times, you're somewhat uncomfortable by their hands-on attention. If they feel insulted or belittled, that's their problem! I don't believe there's anything wrong with speaking up about such things, and people will simply have to learn to respect that . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on June 1, 2013 at 7:28 AM
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My grandson has mild form of Autism, Aspergers, he builds a wall around himself and has to learn to touch, but I'm with you on the hugging stuff.
posted by
UtahJay
on June 1, 2013 at 5:17 AM
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Dr JPT
pI guess like those images on those bath tissue packages touching has to be natural love. BC-A, Bill’s R®st 
posted by
BC-A
on June 1, 2013 at 3:42 AM
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well written...a toucher sets my teeth on edge, literally
wanted hugs and touching is wonderful but somepeople just don't understand personal space.
posted by
Kabu
on May 31, 2013 at 1:33 PM
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Reading about this reminded me of when I learned about personal space during those early elementary school years.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on May 31, 2013 at 12:26 PM
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That was quite a few. He cared.
posted by
Dr_JPT
on May 31, 2013 at 12:17 PM
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I suppose most have an awareness of the next persons acceptance of elementary rules.
Some disregard this altogether, I was held up by a stream of children passing. 400 I would think I sat in my car, most ignored me, but one little boy waved and smiled.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 31, 2013 at 11:15 AM
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