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Sure, I think that's a good rule. It's what we teach children. However, many courses that teach interpersonal skills (e.g. sales courses) encourage touching as
by ants_everywhere 1y ago
Sure, I think that's a good rule. It's what we teach children.
However, many courses that teach interpersonal skills (e.g. sales courses) encourage touching as a way to foster closeness. So in practice it seems like touching without asking isn't currently widely recognized to be unacceptable by the average person.
- lukan 1y ago"So in practice it seems like touching without asking isn't currently widely recognized to be unacceptable by the average person." You always are supposed to ask. You just don't have to verbalize it every time. Like I said, eye contact for example. And then it really depends on the reaction, when and where and if a slight touch is appropriate. You can differentiate a smile and eye contact (approval) from not smiling and looking away? Because that basically is the fundamental "secret". And whether you are charming and attractive just influences the chance the other person will react with a welcoming smile. (good looks are really just a small factor here btw, but rather a relaxed smile paired with confidence)
- wizzwizz4 1y agoAnd if you can't do this non-verbal communication – for example, if the other party is autistic, and you're not familiar enough with autistic body language(s) to figure out what they're saying – then you shouldn't treat it as an available communication channel.