PDA (Public Display of Affection): Is it Appropriate??
By medney1988
@medney1988 (560)
United States
September 9, 2008 12:54pm CST
In highschool it's pretty normal to see a hallway full of tonsil tennis players. Even in the real world on real streets you see it all the time. What do you think about it? Are you a professional tonsil tennis player? Do you think it's appropriate? If you are against it and you had a chance to say one thing to them what would you say? I'm not sure how I feel about the subject but I think it will make an interesting topic for discussion.
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5 responses
@Sarah1108 (310)
• United States
9 Sep 08
I think a little kiss here and there in public is cute. I dont think people should go into full on making out. I think there is a time and place for everything and making out like 16 year olds when you are in your 20's just shows that you need to grow up a little and get a ROOM!
@medney1988 (560)
• United States
9 Sep 08
I guess my next question would....Those of you who are opposed to it is it because you actually think it's gross or are you just jealous??
The last time I got into a discussion about this someone told me it was because I was jealous that I didn't have a boyfriend to make out with.
@Sarah1108 (310)
• United States
10 Sep 08
LOL...nope in no way am i jealous of someone getting into a full on make out session. now when i think of PDA being an uncalled for action is the middle of the day at the mall or something. if someone is out on a friday night and wants to make out with the person they think looks good i am not one to stop them. if it gets to be funny i will point and laugh.
@glay22 (512)
• Philippines
9 Sep 08
I think it depends on the country where they live. If they live in a place where the people are liberated, then it is normal. But in a place like mine, the Philippines, where morality and norms are always strict. Kissing in public places especially in schools are a NO NO 
You will become the center of criticisms by people especially the oldies who are very particular about manners and modesty. Well, we cannot blame them because that is the kind of upbrining they got used to so they want it to be applied even to our generation.
For me, liberated or reserved, there is always a private place to express your affection. YOu dont have to show everyone how you feel and what the two of you feel. You just have to keep it among yourselves because in love, you dont have to prove to others that you really love each other. You just have to be true to what you feel. Love is not loud.. it is silent but real.. 
You will become the center of criticisms by people especially the oldies who are very particular about manners and modesty. Well, we cannot blame them because that is the kind of upbrining they got used to so they want it to be applied even to our generation.
For me, liberated or reserved, there is always a private place to express your affection. YOu dont have to show everyone how you feel and what the two of you feel. You just have to keep it among yourselves because in love, you dont have to prove to others that you really love each other. You just have to be true to what you feel. Love is not loud.. it is silent but real.. 
@WhatsHerName (2716)
• United States
9 Sep 08
Well, it's not for me, especially at my age. But if I see someone doing it, I just look the other way. I don't think it's going to hurt me besides there isn't anything anyone can do to stop it. We can't very well throw them all in prison can we?
Lol, silly me, I didn't want a boyfriend in high school because I didn't wan to have to make out in the halls.
@twoey68 (13627)
• United States
26 Feb 09
I think there is a time and place for everything. I don't see anything wrong with a little kiss or hand holding or even a hug but there are limits. I have been shopping in WalMarts and have walked around the corner to see two guys or a guy/girl couple going at it like you wouldn't believe...I mean we're talking all but doing it. To me that's way too much...I wouldn't want to have to explain things like that to my Nephew who's only 10.
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@lrglara (1334)
• Philippines
9 Sep 08
i really fell uncomfortable seeing couples doing PDA. i mean, what is supposed to be done privately must be kept private. i don't see anything wrong of you being proud of having gf/bf but for me its inappropriate to show everyone that you are playing tonsil tennis... i hate those!
