Debra V./inappropriate touching

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You know, if I was friendly with a particular co-worker, I might touch their

arm with my cold hands to show how cold I was, but that would be all. I

can't believe those younger women would slap you on the butt like that,

Debra. What are they male football players in their heads? I mean, gheesh,

grow up. I understand you have to go along with it to not shake the boat so

to speak, but really....

Jeanne in WI

>I think all of us have the right to our own body and personal space. I

>understand you feel invaded. I have some similar things happen at work

>sometimes. I know they don't mean anything by it because I work with alot

>of young people who like to play around. Sometimes they will pass by and

>slap me on the butt. (this is other women... they are young and just like

>to horse around with each other and play). They just do things like that

>and I understand them..... but it does bug me a bit. I just smile and let

>it go. But truthfully I don't really like anyone touching me either unless

>it is a friendship hug. (that I do not mind). He really had no right to

>touch you on the head that way. He may not have meant it to be rude, but

>it did invade your personal space. Oh and I have also had people put their

>cold hands on me too. I really don't like it though I know they mean no

>harm.

> Hope it comes out ok.

> Debra V.