Do you touch people while conversing?Do you think it shows affection?

No I never touch people while talking, unless it is my wife or one of my kids. I do know people who do it though, they are all woman. I am fine with them doing it, but I don't do it.

I do not touch anyone while talking and frankly, I do not like being touched either. It's only rarely, when a hug is needed (for my son or husband do I do it)....while talking.I have a personal space around me which I expect people to respect. Having grown up outside India,I'm used to people touching me when they talk...but even after so many years I'm not very comfortable with it.

No I don't touch people even if I know them. We have a thing in the States called 'personal space' and I have been to other countries where that is not the case... where you hug and get very close but that does not happen here. Great question Zelo

Well, in my culture is okay to kiss and hugg everyone ,but when I travel out of the country I try to control myself because they might take it the wrong way.

It depends on who I am conversing with. I like to be touched most of the time. I think it adds a personal touch. I on the other hand am not a touchy feely type and rarely touch people first.

no, not really. i'm a little animated when having a conversation. sometimes, i would jump, sometimes i would have this huge eyes, my hand waving all around---all that stuff. do i like to be touched? well, it depends, who is touching me? if the person is my friend, then i have no problem with the touching thing. but if he's an acquaintance,for me it would be a bit awkward.

No, I don't touch people while I'm talking with them, as I think it can be an invasion of their personal space. I'm not really comfortable with others touching me, in this way either. Of course, there are exceptions, such as in a romantic situation, which is wonderful, and giving somebody a hug, who you haven't seen in a long time. I may also give a hug to somebody I'm meeting for the first time, if we've been getting to know one another by e-mail, etc., and have become friends, however, I'd never do this, if I could tell the other person isn't comfortable with this. Take care.

Maybe I will touch him or her if he is one of my best friend,but anyhow,I don`t like to be touched...make me feel uncomfort.After all,talk or gesture are effective enouch.

I don't mind being touched, but I seldom touch others myself. I consciously don't touch anyone to show my affection, I believe that if the person is close enough to you, the touch will occur naturally and automatically.

Yes many times we pat on each others back or keep a hand on other's shoulder while talking which i feel is an integral part of informal communication.While it also shows affection it may also go a long way in strengtrhening relationships.It may win someones confidence and trust when everything fails. Apart from this there are many situations when a gentle touch can soothe or calm a person in pain whether physical or mental. I have manytimes felt that i felt much relieved and assured when somebody held my hand.

I don't mind if its a girl who touched me, If for men I will feel real uncomfortable.

I have several frineds who like to touch people while they talk and with years I have learnt that that way most of them don't accually show affection but what they do is ask for more attention, like if they stop touching you, you will stop listening to them. Although it is a great way to make a person listen to you I really don't like to be touched. I remember one situation when we were still in high school and I had this best friend who really had to touch everything and everybody. I wasn't really paying attention to that untill a girl who was sitting in front of us said to this friend of mine ; Yeah, now when you touched it it will turn into gold.

hi balasri-i do tend to touch people when conversing but it isn't a sign of affection just friendliness unless i know the person well enough, then it is a sign of affection but as a friend nothing else--but on the other hand i am wary of others touching me until i get to know them-littleowl

I don't touch people while talking to them...

I really don't like being touched when someone is conversing with me, but if they are telling me a joke or something, every now and then for them to touch my arm in laughter is okay. I don't think it really shows affection unless you are speking heart to heart with your significant other.

i dont mind as long as its a close friend and a girl coz i feel uncomfortable it its a guy thats gonna touch me. i also "accidentally" touch people by poking their upper arm when im in an animated conversation although that is quite rare. i also love to spank and poke other people's butts though as a gesture of endearment.

Well, it depend on who I am talking to. If assuming that they are very close to me, then I would touch them to convey my sincerity. But for cases like in business matters, or casual meetings and the one I talking to is not close to me or I have just met recently, then a simple and firm handshake will do. I think this also goes to some other people. I do like being touched when someone close to me is conversing with me, but for those I do not know much, obviously it would be awkward being touched by them.

I do not like to be touched by just anyone. a friend yes,an acquantance no, a stranger definitely no. I am a private person and do not like someone getting to close to my comfort zone except for family.

Maybe if it is really loud, and I am leaning in. I may need to touch them for balance. I am not really a touchy feely person.

No NO and NOOOO! I hate to be touched by people I don't know or even by people I barely know! If its my wife or kids, even my Mom and Dad I don't mind it, but I can't handle it from others!! And I am not shy, I will tell people not to touch me! I had a friend who always like to give back rubs.... EEEEWWWWW!!