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When I went to England I noticed that people would apologize or even freak out if they as much as touched my little finger. At first I thought that maybe I was putting people off, but later it was explained to me that English people are just incredibly nervous about touching people they don't know very well.

I've been to conventions in quite a few countries by now, and England is the only country where most people asked for a handshake rather than a hug. :XD:


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2nd March 2012

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9 years ago #9503359        
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Haha, but here in England, we consider it weird to hug or touch people we don't know. However, we would thank the bus drivers. On the other hand, there's no way I could kiss or hug someone I'm meeting up with (even friends), though I would do that with my family or someone who was leaving (but only a hug).

8 years ago #9745011        
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In Denmark we aren't to fussy about not touching people. But we will avoid sitting next to another person we don't know at all cost. Especially on public transportation or in public spaces. To go and sit directly next to someone when there is other seats available is considered to be weird and strange. Unless you know the person of course.

4 years ago #9865149        
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This is what I feel when I accidentally touch someone-

8 years ago #9711788        
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and we just handchage. we don´t do hugs. the only ones that get´s hugs in our country is beloved or the family. NO ONE ELSE!


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8 years ago #9683985        
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England, where women get pregnant from a single touch of a man.


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8 years ago #9649895        
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Sounds like England is the place to go! Though I suppose it's similar here in Germany...
I'm not a fan of touching people xP
Hugging is awkward, but the worst thing is French greeting with the kisses... THE HORROR! How does anyone do that voluntarily? With strangers???


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9 years ago #9558667        
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Is it possible to be both? I don't mind people touching me, ehhhh that sounded wrong, but I'm seriously like England if I ever touch another person... even if it's a friend ^_^


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10 months ago #9884112        
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americans also ended up inheriting it

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4 years ago #9865180        
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Me (are a woman) gets crazy for one little touch. One touch on my fragile places and you gonna die.

6 years ago #9818063        
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in canada we apologize for everything


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