• neatchee@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    No, it’s not socially acceptable. Yes, I wish it were. I don’t know if I’d go for full on snuggling but I come from a physically affectionate family and in general wish people were more comfortable with that kind of thing

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      5 months ago

      No, it’s not socially acceptable. Yes, I wish it were.

      Like, does this mean you are afraid of other people you don’t know judging you, or that you or your friends find it socially unacceptable?

      Either way that seems to be more of an individual problem rather than a social one. I am physically affectionate with my friends and have never been confronted about it by a member of the public , not that I would really care if I were. People be dumb, I’m not going to let someone else’s projected homophobia dictate my friendship.

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        5 months ago

        That it would be viewed as awkward and unwelcome by the other participants. Consent is key, yo

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      5 months ago

      Interesting. I come from a family that wasn’t very physically affectionate, and I hug most of my friends every time I see them.

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        5 months ago

        I go for the hug when I see friends I haven’t seen in a long time, or when I’m parting ways with someone I know I won’t see for a while. But it’s definitely not a regular occurrence