Monday, November 9, 2009

Public Display of Affection

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There are unwritten {and some written} rules on Public Display of Affection {PDA}. Some schools prohibit it, some cultures limit to hand holding, and some legally require a minimum age of 16 to partake in PDA, resulting in Kiss-a-thon protests.

What's your take on PDA?
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  2. hmmmm, i've personally always been a bit shy about pda.
    i do think that prohibiting it is absolutely ridiculous and i think if two people want to be affectionate they should definitely be allowed to! i just don't want to see EVERYTHING.
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  3. I think hand-holding and cute kisses here and there are definitely okay...full-blown makeouts can be a little excessive though! :)
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  4. I think I agree with the majority. Holding hands, heads on shoulder, a little peck here and there is lovely. However, I don't want to watch you makeout and grope your woman on the subway train when their are children on that same train! That is when it is embarrassing. Much love to you! I hope you are well. I miss our emails.
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  5. ummm...I'm a fan of the hand holding....and little kisses hello and goodbye....and I'm not offended if the hello or goodbye kiss is a good one...passionate even, I guess the only thing I'd say was off color would be hands down pants, or up shirts in public...well that and public fornication....i'd have to draw the line at! ;)

    ~hl~
    {www.hoscorners.blogspot.com}
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  6. I am not a fan... It kind of creeps me out. I don't mind the simple things, but I have to say once I saw a co-worker holding hands with his girlfriend on the street and got a little uncomfortable. Maybe I am more uptight than others??
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  7. HATE IT!!! a kiss, a hug is all good...but full on make-up sessions, or super long embraces (i'm talking 5 min or more), or even a wrapped in eachother hold that looks more like a knot on BART...too much and super umcomfortable for people nearby.
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  8. I think PDA makes it just..not special...I mean it's okay to hold hands and briefly hug etc...but then sometimes it's just too much don't you think?
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  9. Aaah I loved the first comment about it depending on how PD the A is. It's so true. I think things like hand-holding, having an arm around your significant other, and a little peck here and there is fine - and of course, it depends on what venue you're in.

    Full out groping and making out and licking people's faces (yup, I've seen it happen) is way too much PDA for my personal liking! Hope you've had a good weekend Iva :)
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  10. i'm fine as long as it's tactful. a hug, or hand holding or a quick kiss is totally fine. full on making-out or sex with clothes on...is not. :)
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  11. Its fine by me,as long as the couple don't get too carried away..
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  12. Both V and I are pretty reserved, so hand holding, hugs, and a quick kiss on a particularly daring day ;)
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  13. I'm fine with the hand holding, hugs, occasional quick kisses... Just please keep the full blown make out sessions for the bedroom.
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  14. I think as long as its tasteful then its fine.... having sex in public is gross and slobbering is too, hahah xxxoo
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  15. welllllllllllll, i have been guilty of going to far with pdas from time to time. especially when a relationship is new and exciting and you CANNOT seem to keep your hands off of each other!
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  16. I don't mind seeing a little hand holding and a kiss here and there, but I don't think it's appropriate when a couple is wrapped around each other. Sometimes it's just too much! XOXO
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  17. I love the first comment!
    For me, it depends on what kind of A the PD is. I don't need to see people going at it while walking down the street or sipping coffee in Starbucks.
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  18. I'm shy and such a prude. So the only pda I condone is hugs! haha (: love u! xx
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  19. I like it but I think it needs to be tasteful. No shoving the tongue down the throat in public and no making out at movies, that just disgusts me. Also...I think teens do need to be a bit more careful until they get older but I don't think our society should put restrictions on them otherwise they just might rebel all of the more.
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  20. Tender moments are sweet to witness! But... I say no more than the 3 second rule on a kiss when there's people around.

    http://candyflosspersie.blogspot.com/
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  21. i think holding hands and a little smooch are okay.
    i don't like watching people be all over each other though! get a room ;)
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  22. I used to hate PDA that was more than handholding but now I love when D. kisses me even in packed places like the grocery store. Love is rare these days, let's show it off!
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  23. LOOOL!!!! Let's just say I've got kicked out of places, because they were "familiar"
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  24. oh man...i love hand holding and kissing... but not the hands grabbing the butt pressed all up on each other in the middle of target kind of kissing... keep it classy folks...
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  25. Here's a rule I stick to: if it would offend or horrify your parents, knock it off and get a room.

    Of course, this doesn't always work if you have parents who are extremely conservative or extremely liberal.

    Hmm...time to re-think my rule...
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  26. I think hand holding and some light kissing is fine as long as you're not in church or in front of young children! Full on make-out sessions and groping is just not polite or courteous of other people who might be around. In that case, just go home or get a room.
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  27. I think hand holding and some light kissing is fine unless you're in church or in front of young children. Full on make-out sessions or groping is a little much though and isn't polite or courteous to other people who may be around. In that case, just go home or get a room!
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  28. I hold hands and maybe a little kiss every now and then, nothing over the top though!
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  29. My opinion depends entirely on my mood. If I'm a little sour, than any type of PDA annoys me! When I'm in an exceedingly good mood, then I find it adorable. Haha.
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  30. quick smooch. no open mouth. unless saying goodbye at the airport it can be a longer kiss but stil no open mouth.
    and those under 16...no kissing no hugging no hand holding.

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    wow i sound like my dad
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  31. Yo, you can have sex in the street for all I care. We need more love in the world and less hate so let the fun begin!
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  32. Basic kissing, holding hands, arms around each others' shoulders/waists... all fine. Sticking tongues down each others' throats, sucking their face off?? Get a room. Seriously.
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  33. If it offends me, I try not to watch. But if it's a free country, it's a free country.

    (And yes, I do think people sometimes go too far - but again, I do try to simply avert my eyes)
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  34. I tend to avert my eyes if I see it going on in my presence as it makes me feel majorly uncomfortable! Still if you're in lurve you're in lurve!!
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  35. I don't mind it as long as it is tasteful and doesn't take things too far. I also think it depends on being in an appropriate place. Iva, I have passed on an award to you on my blog.
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  36. I think PDA is okay, as long as it's sensible. No need for the dry humping but a little make-out in the park never hurt anyone. I think when two people have such a passion for each other like that, then why not share it? Love is a beautiful thing...
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  37. Everything in moderation please. Be cautious of where you are, specially when there are children around..
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  38. Funny you should post about this, as I was just thinking about it the other day. I'm on the fence here. But if the PDA is overly, overly affectionate, it's sort of awkward!
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  39. Hand holding and sweet kisses are touching. But hardcore makeouts and crotch-grabbing-get a room shitheads.
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  40. Holding hands, stealing a quick kiss, and hugs obviously are acceptable. But making out with grabs and tugs is simply innappropriate. In fact, it's just rude. (Sorry if I sound like a schoolmarm or something, lol).
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  41. I just masturbate to the PDA I see in public, and of course I am the one arrested for it, not the couple...just my life.
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  42. When I was young I was quite carefree but don't get me wrong, I never went overboard...or at least I like to think so....haha.
    But funniest thing, we were out for dinner on Saturday and he suggested we make it out right then and there while we waited for our food, haha - of course we never did. Oh to be young again!
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  43. Don't really mind it but don't do it often. I'm sort of on the shy discreat side, but I remember how fantastic it was as a teenager, with my first boyfriend, to kiss and hold hands in public. Regardless of who was around... so romantic! :)
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  44. I meant discreet. Such a dork. :)
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  45. I am all for a little bit like pecks, hugging, hand holding.. but then there are the people who belong in the too much information basket. Like the other day at work there was a couple totally making out right in front of me... in the middle of the shop... guys, come on! Is that necessary?
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  46. I think a little hand-holding, hugs and quick kisses are fine, but a lot of times I get grossed out when I'm out shopping or even walking down the street. It seems like teens are the worst PDA abusers. Sometimes I think, where did they learn to kiss like that?! haha
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