From: utzoo!decvax!duke!zz1cp@sdccsu3.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.singles
Title: Indiscriminate hugging
Article-I.D.: sdccsu3.611
Posted: Mon May  9 00:43:14 1983
Received: Wed May 18 19:27:08 1983

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Date:Mon, 9-May-83 00:43:14 EDT



     One should definitely ask, or at least state one's intentions,
before showering physical attentions over another person.  Of course,
if you are the sort of person who indiscriminately hugs everybody,
and the other person is well aware of the fact,  then an exception might
be made for your case.  If the other person is aware of your proclivities,
they can make their own decision on how to deal with you.

     The main reason for asking, or at least forewarning, BEFORE you
grab, is for your own safety -- The person you attempt to fondle may
have a pathological aversion to being touched, especially without warning,
and

			***POW***

you may wind up doubled over on the floor.  S'truth!  I've seen it happen,
particularly to those who like to sneak up behind others and suddenly
tickle their sides.

     So, even if it seems like a weird thing to say, ASK:  "Excuse me,
( I think you're wonderful, and I just can't help myself ) would you
mind if I gave you a hug?", and DO it before they can protest.  If
you wait, and are refused, then you are obliged to honor their feelings.

     If only people knew their manners, they wouldn't need me,

				the Referee  [..!sdcsvax!sdccsu3!zz1cp]

to break up the fights.