From: utzoo!decvax!genrad!wjh12!foxvax1!brunix!rayssd!hxe Newsgroups: net.singles Title: Re: pawing Article-I.D.: rayssd.1083 Posted: Wed Apr 20 08:41:33 1983 Received: Fri Apr 22 07:29:37 1983 References: sdcattb.2584 At the risk of sounding hopelessly conventional and upright, I can only hope that you are using the phrase "pawing" as a 'cute' euphamism. If you're not, you are correct in the assumption that most women would kill a guy for doing that right away. I also hope that "pawing" is not the reason you date women/girls. Some of them are even fun to talk to! If, however, you're on a date with a woman you enjoy and if you want to 'get physical', read Lady Arwen's comment for some helpful advice. Start small (a hug, hold hands) and then either ask or try a tentative kiss. NEVER jump right in there and get to business. True, maybe then she won't think you're gay, but she also won't think you're a swell guy either. It also depends on where you are.....