The Like Switch: Touches

Question 1

Answer 1

Safe touching

Question 2

Answer 2

Safe touch:
- between elbow and the shoulder

Question 3

Answer 3

1. Safe touch: hand to hand.
2. serves as a barometer for romantic relationships:
   - hand holding == more intense form of touching
   - interlocking fingers == the most intense

more personal than touching his or her arm

Unless the individual is exceptionally shy and reserved, negative reactions to a simple arm touch probably indicate dislike or distrust

Question 4

Answer 4

An intimate touch:
- The most intimate (nonsexual) place a man can touch a woman in public
- reserved for men who have earned the right to make an intimate public display of affection

if, as you approach, the man firmly touches the small of the woman’s lower back or hip region, you should assume that the relationship has progressed well beyond the introductory stage and you should look elsewhere for companionship

Question 5

Answer 5

Staking a claim, but not a sexual touch:
- If the man extends his arm and hovers over the small of the woman’s back, he is staking his claim, but he has not yet earned the right to invade the woman’s personal space

you still have a chance to gain her affection without interfering with an ongoing, committed relationship

Question 6

Answer 6

Getting “groomed”:
- is a sign of good rapport
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Question 7

Answer 7

Preening/Grooming your partner:
- sign of a good rapport

Question 8

Answer 8

Strong rapport:
- holding hands
- no objects between them

Question 9

Answer 9

Whispering:
- sign of a very strong rapport