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Fraserpan Posted 20 years ago
Culture
What's the proper gesture?
In western culture (say, in North America), when you are taken a picture of with a young man or a girl like 20, should you put your arm around the other's shoulder or just put your hands behind yourself and just stand closer a little bit? I am just very confused in such situations. Thanks!
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It depends who they are and why the picture is being taken. If it is someone you have a personal/family relationship or good friendship with, you could put your arm around their shoulders. If it's with a work colleague, don't.
- It depends who they are and why the picture is being taken.
- If it is someone you have a personal/family relationship or good friendship with, you could put your arm around their shoulders.
- If it's with a work colleague, don't.
- but if in doubt, don't touch.
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It depends who they are and why the picture is being taken.
If it is someone you have a personal/family relationship or good friendship with, you could put your arm around their shoulders. If it's with a work colleague, don't.
You can always wait to see what they do first if you are not sure...but if in doubt, don't touch.
If it is someone you have a personal/family relationship or good friendship with, you could put your arm around their shoulders. If it's with a work colleague, don't.
You can always wait to see what they do first if you are not sure...but if in doubt, don't touch.
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