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Social Norms

The unwritten rules and expectations that govern human behavior in social situations, including physical contact and intimacy.

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Jan 24, 2026
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I went in for side hug, and the girl wrapped both of her arms around me still one was on my lower back

The encounter described — moving in for a and receiving a two-armed wrap with one hand on the lower back — most plausibly signals more than a perfunctory, “polite” side hug and instead points to comfo...

Jan 16, 2026

Does it mean anything to drink someone else’s drink?

Drinking from another person’s glass, bottle, or cup carries social meaning beyond hydration: it can signal trust, familiarity or flirting in many cultures, and it also raises concerns about hygiene a...