tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528881671093053691.post6992893968597520741..comments2023-09-24T10:54:28.167-04:00Comments on The Etiquette Factory Blog: Unwanted Physical ContactThe Etiquette Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01850751786361673153noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528881671093053691.post-52924338307442484372017-01-19T14:22:19.970-05:002017-01-19T14:22:19.970-05:00Wonderful subject and one that I get asked often i...Wonderful subject and one that I get asked often in with chatting with special needs families. Giving a person with special needs an unwanted hug could spread germs to a immune suppressed person, a sensory sensitive person, or a person that lives in pain and even a gentle touch could bring tears. This is not judging the hugger just setting boundaries.<br />I love you gentle firm reminder that the person to be hugged has to give some form of OK. I encourage people that don't want a hug to put their hand out for a hand shake or a fist bump if they know the person well. It keeps things friendly without the unwanted hug. <br />God bless<br />Heather Laurie<br />www.specialneedshomeschooling.com <br />gfcfmomofmanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045371305036062849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528881671093053691.post-26166765050920403192012-11-24T20:38:27.877-05:002012-11-24T20:38:27.877-05:00I strongly agree. I know of a man who keeps trying...I strongly agree. I know of a man who keeps trying 2 push himself on me, & never respects my boundaries. He never takes NO 4 an answer, & keeps on pushing til I give in, even if its all day/nite. This summer was an especially hot 1, & I suffer from full body hyperhydrosis. When I overheat that bad w/ so little effort, the last thing I need is some 1 who STILL keeps trying 2 force themselves on me physically, ESPECIALLY when it's 2 hot. I had spells where I almost collapsed from my condition, & I don't need him,around, ESPECIALLY since I love alone. What's even worse is when there's no answer, he'll bang, knock, yell, & ring the bell relentlessly til I finally answer, EVEN if he must keep @ it ALL day/nite, despite telling him I don't wanna b bothered, & his timing's off. Sometime when we get out of the bath/shower,me just don't wanna b bothered. I now have a present or 2 4 him if he ever returns. I'm gonna secretly record his activity long enuff any cops will know what he is. I'll then call the cops from inside, & tell dispatch 2 have the cop park in a secret location & use a sneak route here. I'll then have the cop use the other door. When he comes in, I'll replay the recordings, & have the COP answer the door where the offender is. I can just c the shock on his face, hehehehehehehehe <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com