It's precisely because it's not as instantly creepy that it's more insidiously creepy. Everyone can agree that, duh, obviously groping is an inappropriate and unwanted intimacy, but hugging seems to many people to be so innocuous and friendly and whatever that it doesn't raise the same hackles.
Speaking as a non-hugger, and someone who would not engage in hugging contests or group hugs in any case, I want to gently point out that there's probably a reason that hugging seems to be so innocuous to so many people.
I absolutely agree, however, that for some people it's an unwanted or inappropriate intimacy (see me). However, I've had unknown toddlers blow their noses in my skirts before, and did not find that offensive; part of the reaction I have is based, in part, on obvious agenda.
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Date: 2008-04-22 08:34 pm (UTC)Speaking as a non-hugger, and someone who would not engage in hugging contests or group hugs in any case, I want to gently point out that there's probably a reason that hugging seems to be so innocuous to so many people.
I absolutely agree, however, that for some people it's an unwanted or inappropriate intimacy (see me). However, I've had unknown toddlers blow their noses in my skirts before, and did not find that offensive; part of the reaction I have is based, in part, on obvious agenda.