How do you feel about PDA ? (public d...

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Thu, 06-10-2004 - 4:55pm

How do you feel about PDA ? (public displays of affection)



  • groping and kissing in public is great
  • kissing and hugging in public is great
  • short kisses and hugs only
  • holding hands and hugs only
  • holding hands only
  • I dont like PDA of any kind
  • It bothers me to see others PDA
  • Its totally inapropriate
  • I do not have an opinion on this
  • other-please specify


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Registered: 05-14-2004
Thu, 06-10-2004 - 5:04pm
I put kissing and hugging is great because I think everyone needs to be comfortable enough with their sexuality and their romance to show it off in public. Groping can be a bit too much, keep it in the bedroom. But playful, sexual body language and the kissing and hugging are all part of being in love. If you can't let others know you are in love without being inappropriate, then don't! And if you have a problem seeing it, don't look! JMHO, I hope I didn't offend anyone by saying this!
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 06-10-2004 - 5:05pm
I said "other" because I think time and place is an important consideration.

Kissing and more is fine in a sparsely populated public area where you can be discreet but standing in line at the 7-11 in front of ME is just rude and gross. LOL!

I really don't want to see tongue kissing and the groping of buttocks and breasts, etc. in public. Keep it discreet or keep it at home.

I think too many people, kids in particular, want to get a thrill out of grossing out other people with their heavy makeout sessions in the mall and other places like that. But it's not sexy if it's not YOU.

Besides, being flagrantly sexual in public could land you in jail or with a ticket if someone complains.

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Registered: 05-14-2004
Fri, 06-11-2004 - 10:00am
That's pretty much what I was trying to say as well. When I say that kissing is ok, I mean without the tongue and also I guess I wasn't thinking of people standing in front of others in a line at 7-11, or that type of situation. I was thinking more like couples sitting in a food court at a mall and giving little kisses and stuff like that. Walking around hand in hand or with arms draped around each other. I love seeing people in love or at least feeling so close to someone else. I mean, if people can't be happy and in love (and show it in appropriate ways), what's the point in living? The point I am trying to make, although I feel like I just can't get the words out I need to, is we need to LIVE our lives while we still can, be happy and do what makes you feel good. This still isn't coming out right and I can't find the words I am really trying to say here so I think I'll just stop...
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 06-11-2004 - 12:43pm
I understand what you mean. I have no problems with the normal signs of affection in public, either....kissing, hugging and hand holding are fine. Those are typically not offensive to most people. But there's never anything wrong with being considerate and aware of other people and their sensibilities, too.

We all know when someone is involving us, against our will, in inappropriate public behavior. AND when it crosses the line. Sometimes, it's just not possible to look away, even if you REALLY want to either!

For example, I was in line at a grocery store along with 6-7 (seniors, women with small children) others behind me, when a couple of older teens start making out in front of me. French kissing, grabbing asses, hip thrusting, basically dry humping, the whole nine yards!

After much sighing, throat clearing, etc. with no success of alerting them to the growing irritation and discomfort around them, I loudly said to the lady behind me...."Well, I don't know about YOU, but I just came in for a gallon of milk. I didn't know that I would treated to a peep show for my money, too!"

The couple looked up, horrified, everyone laughed and applauded and they got out of there as fast as possible. Now, you can't tell me that they didn't KNOW that they were being watched. THAT was the whole point of the show, after all.


Edited 6/11/2004 12:52 pm ET ET by katmandoo2001

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Registered: 05-14-2004
Fri, 06-11-2004 - 1:15pm
Yea, stuff like that grosses me uot. I am still considered a teen and I have NEVER done anything like that. People like that really need to learn what is appropriate in public and what isn't. I myself have tapped someone on the shoulder before when throat clearing and side comments did nothing and told them that they were offending me and I didn't think this was the time or place for that kind of behavior. The girl gave me a nasty look and then apologized and left; they put the things in their hands on the shelf closest to them and left in a huff. I know I pissed them off but I really don't care - it's nasty and rude to grope all over each other in public.
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Registered: 04-13-2004
Fri, 06-11-2004 - 1:36pm
I voted for short kisses and hugs. I think it looks ridiculous to see people making out to the max in public. Now, certain places, that is a little different. I've had my hubby touch me and kiss me in certain clubs. And I say "certain" clubs. But others are doing that as well.