PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION..how far will you go?

i don't mind a quick kiss, a hug, holding hands... but i do get uncomfortable when i see torrid kissing

Hello daryljane, Public display of affection... I am not agree with it. Here in my country, we can even get fine for doing this (few years back the authority decided to fine any couple who did this in public places) I don't know whether this is a good measurement or not. As for me and my husband, we won't do it though we are legally married. That kind of intimate moment and affection are only for us to see, not for others to share.

Yup, I guess it's not normal in the Philippines since people there are very sensitive. Just a smack in the lips will be fine for me. And for an opinion, public display of affection or PDA will really get an attention of a person. People just use to see it in a movie but not as live. Our generation now is getting professional even more with the high technology which means, we should act with respect wherever we go. It's not a scandal thing though but I still prefer getting a place where you can do some private quality time with a boyfriend or girlfriend. And that will include not just a french kiss lol. See, even more lmao.

Believe me here in the States we yell “Get A Room” also- It’s terrible at times- I don’t do this- My sig. other and I hold hands in public and we may smooch quickly and I will hug!- but no “make-out” sessions or any other public affection- there is a proper place for this and it isn’t in public in front of everyone- These people didn’t ask to watch us and I don’t want an audience!

well, in normal sense we think there is a place for it but there question is love knows no bounds to norms in society. if people are truly in love anything could happen if the look of strong affection bridges them. but lust could also make kisses in public.

Public displays of affection don't bother me as long as they keep it to hugging and kissing and all hands can be seen. When it goes further than that I call it lewd. I've been known to smooch it up in public and don't see anything wrong with it.

i think that it wouldn't be proper to go really make out in public because people might be grossed out or might find you rude. it's not just about adhering to norms. it's about courtesy. there's a time and place for everything. sure you can hold hands in public or maybe have a quick hug or a quick kiss. but don't make out in public. i'm not really the type who's easily grossed out by it but i know a lot who would be.

It does depend on where you are and what your culture is.It also depends on the temperament of the people involved I guess. Honestly it doesn't bother me at all, and although I probably wouldn't go mooching too much in public now , I still kiss my husband in public sometimes. I guess we even mooched some a few weeks ago when we were walking by the lake:) I wouldn't go on shocking little kids in the middle of the street or anything but some things are kind of natural, they shouldn't be made "bad" just because some people feel embarrassed by them. WHen I don't like something I don't look at it :)

in india, PDA is considered outrageous and unsocial .. most the people tend to oppose it although there's absolutely nothin wrong in it...its only wrong implementation under the caamouflage of religion and culture....

For me, holding hands or a hug is enough to express my feelings towards the other person. Nothing more than that. Sometimes we see such things but we cannot control everybody. But, surely it is not a good way of expressing too much in public.

For me in displaying affection. I only reach like the others in holding hands and just a cheek to cheek kiss

i think kissing etc should not be shown out for display there is a time and place now if my boyfriend greeted me with a kiss ok but making out etc i don't think should be made public

Personally, I can see hugging, holding hands, and a peck. Any more than that and I would be uncomfortable if it was me. I do not really care about what other people do in public though. If I do not want to see it I just will not look.

Holding hands or hugging is enough, and if there is kissing it should be a quick peck - nothing overly passionate! Quick kisses can be really sweet, and show a lot of love.

Well here in England we are perhaps more reserved than some other European countries, but I don't have a problem with people being affectionate in public. My partner is from Argentina, were everyone is more open in their body language and gestures, - men greet each other by kissing each other for example, - so I have kind of followed his lead over the years, and we always kiss, hold hands, and are openly affectionate to one anoter in public.

A lot of people don't feel comfortable with a public display of affection, I see nothing wrong with it. If a couple is holding hands, hugging, or kissing, it does not bother me. as long as they are of age and out of my way, I have no problem with it. I like to tell my friends to get a room, when I see them kissing outside, though.

I think it depends where you are as well but in all honesty I see nothing wrong with having a smooch and a cuddle in public - it is a sign of affection and I am certainly not offended if I see others doing that - in fact I think it is nice and remonds us all of how it feels to be in love! xxx

There is a time and a place for everything. We have to be respectful of others, especially children. I don't mind the holding hand, hugs, or a quick peck on the cheek or lips. Please though don't make out in public. It like you said get a room pleas.

I am a shy person by nature and PDA is not something i like doing. I hate people starring at me. Holding Hands and Hugging are different. I think people that have a full out make out session in public don't have any respect for the people around them. Some parents might not want their small children to see that. I just think it's something that is better left behind closed doors.

Well, here in Singapore it has been featured quite a lot on the papers. Mostly the people doing it are the younger generation snice they're probably less conservative in the era that they grew up in. Over here, they mostly do it on public transport, trains being the most popular place. It is not common to see it happening in offices here since I guess it will affect their employment should their bosses see it. I do not think its quite right to do this in public as after all, a public space is meant for the public and to do it in public would make certain people uncomfortable and in certain situation, for example on a train, there isnt much space people could move away to if they dont feel comfortable watching. One's private life should be kept private and such acts should be done in private.