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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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it is discovered that petting a dog can help lower peoples blood pressure.
Besides, it is discovered that petting a dog can help lower people’s blood pressure.
Is "petting" in the above interchangeable with "patting?" Thanks.
Is "petting" in the above interchangeable with "patting?" Thanks.
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Not really. When you "pat" something, you move your hand up and down on the same spot, making contact then moving up again, then making contact... When you "pet" someting, you stroke your hand down the length of the animal.
- Not really.
- When you "pat" something, you move your hand up and down on the same spot, making contact then moving up again, then making contact...
- When you "pet" someting, you stroke your hand down the length of the animal.
- You don't have to go the whole way, but some motion while staying in contact is necessary.
- Picture patting someone on the shoulder.
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Not really.
When you "pat" something, you move your hand up and down on the same spot, making contact then moving up again, then making contact...
When you "pet" someting, you stroke your hand down the length of the animal. You don't have to go the whole way, but some motion while staying in contact is necessary.
Picture patting someone on the shoulder. Now picture putti
When you "pat" something, you move your hand up and down on the same spot, making contact then moving up again, then making contact...
When you "pet" someting, you stroke your hand down the length of the animal. You don't have to go the whole way, but some motion while staying in contact is necessary.
Picture patting someone on the shoulder. Now picture putti
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And I would bet that petting is more effective at lowering blood pressure than patting!
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