LauraABJ comments on Let them eat cake: Interpersonal Problems vs Tasks - Less Wrong

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Comment author: SilasBarta 08 October 2009 11:02:22PM *  19 points [-]

I'm with you on this. One small step I've taken is to compile all the rules I've aggregated from various sources about when and where it's okay to touch a woman (in the sense of "it would not be considered out-of-line to do this, though you may be politely asked to stop") into a chart. When I posted it on another forum, it became simultaneously the funniest and truest artwork I have ever produced.

ETA: Okay, because of the interest, I'll post it. Some disclaimers:

1) This is intended to give socially inept guys assurance against false accusations of being a "perv" or "too aggressive". Adhering to the chart will only mean that you will not be so labeled, and that women that complain to their friends or the venue's manager will receive little sympathy. It does not mean it is the optimal time to touch or that you won't be turned down (you should thereafter stop), just that you are within acceptable behavior boundaries and should stand your ground if you get flak.

2) To make the image less offensive, a man's body is color-coded. It refers to a woman, of course.

3) You can zoom in, at least if you permit javascript from enough domains.

With that said, here's the diagram. You'll probably laugh, or deem it true, or both.

Comment author: LauraABJ 09 October 2009 02:45:40AM 9 points [-]

Cute!!! I would note that most men are too conservative with touch in general. What you're touching is not always as important as that your touching, which immediately establishes an intimacy not achievable by mere conversation. The woman will let you know in one way or another if she wants you to stop, but she will almost never say she wants you to start, or even know it herself. Learning how to give a backrub is probably a good idea.

Comment author: Alicorn 09 October 2009 03:12:37AM *  9 points [-]

I second the backrubs. Backrubs are excellent. Nonthreatening (well, assuming you don't say anything creepy while near the neck, or stray south), casual, they feel awesome, and they're easy to segue into from the other party stretching or just saying "my back is killing me". I do recommend asking rather than just starting on one, though. Certain back problems don't react well to them, and there might be hair or a necklace or something to get out of the way, and they can be delivered in a startling way if begun without warning.

Comment author: komponisto 09 October 2009 03:41:36AM 2 points [-]

and they can be delivered in a startling way if begun without warning.

Compare George W. Bush and Angela Merkel.

Comment author: MarkusRamikin 25 June 2011 08:18:53PM *  1 point [-]

Backrubs are excellent. Nonthreatening (well, assuming you don't say anything creepy while near the neck

Now that you said that, how the hell am I ever going to resist the temptation next time :(