TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Good to see my personal approach is being sanctioned! https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/tea-coffee-research-stroke-dementia-b1958505.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Hello, that's interesting, just on my second coffee , then off ratting with 2 large flasks, 1 Tea 1 Coffee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Best put the kettle on. After all, I'm just looking after my body.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 What will they think of next? Hah! Just thought.. Telegraph this morning, a piece on how you should get the best out of a cuddle. If there is one thing I hate more than anyhting is this pathetic 'cuddling' and cheek kissing. What is wrong with a good firm hand shake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Walker570 said: What will they think of next? Hah! Just thought.. Telegraph this morning, a piece on how you should get the best out of a cuddle. If there is one thing I hate more than anyhting is this pathetic 'cuddling' and cheek kissing. What is wrong with a good firm hand shake? I love a good squeeze with my daughter, son and OH. All my female relatives like a good hug too. It releases endorphins which are good for you. Human touch is important, which is why elderly folk often want to take your hand. It works with our pets too. Stop being a miserable old **** and let yourself melt a bit. 🙂 Edited November 17, 2021 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Walker570 said: What will they think of next? Hah! Just thought.. Telegraph this morning, a piece on how you should get the best out of a cuddle. If there is one thing I hate more than anyhting is this pathetic 'cuddling' and cheek kissing. What is wrong with a good firm hand shake? Quite possibly depends on the chosen mode of the day Sir? 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 I am not miserable Scully as my friends will attest. In fact I am the opposite and live life to the full and also spend a lot of time hopefully bringing joy to others BUT I do object to some obese woman I hardly know pushing herself against me and forcing here face alongside mine. Family is quite different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Just now, Walker570 said: I am not miserable Scully as my friends will attest. In fact I am the opposite and live life to the full and also spend a lot of time hopefully bringing joy to others BUT I do object to some obese woman I hardly know pushing herself against me and forcing here face alongside mine. Family is quite different. Maybe unfamiliar overweight ladies regard you as cuddly! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 13 minutes ago, Walker570 said: ...... What is wrong with a good firm hand shake? It really doesn't work with my wife 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 nobody has cuddled me or kissed me in years.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, ditchman said: nobody has cuddled me or kissed me in years.. Have you lost contact with Sara? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 1 minute ago, dead eye alan said: Have you lost contact with Sara? i wanna stay alive ....not die thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Walker570 said: What will they think of next? Hah! Just thought.. Telegraph this morning, a piece on how you should get the best out of a cuddle. If there is one thing I hate more than anyhting is this pathetic 'cuddling' and cheek kissing. What is wrong with a good firm hand shake? As with everything else, it has come from America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Walker570 said: What will they think of next? Hah! Just thought.. Telegraph this morning, a piece on how you should get the best out of a cuddle. If there is one thing I hate more than anyhting is this pathetic 'cuddling' and cheek kissing. What is wrong with a good firm hand shake? 59 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: As with everything else, it has come from America. If we're going to the ignore classical Greek and Roman origins...sure! Herodotus, 400(ish) BC: 'When one man meets another on the road, it is easy to see if the two are equals; for, if they are, they kiss each other on the lips without speaking; if the difference in rank is small, the cheek is kissed; if it is great, the humbler bows and does obeisance to the other.' But when in doubt, blame the Americans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Do you follow lots of Greek traditions in Dorset? The recent habit of hugging and sometimes kissing comes from America. Just like poor grammar and speech does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Scully said: Maybe unfamiliar overweight ladies regard you as cuddly! 🙂 I'm sure they do but the feeling is not mutual. Yuk!!! Too many of 'em about today as well. Take your life in your hands in Aldi these days, could get crushed against the meat from both sides. Edited November 17, 2021 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Just now, TIGHTCHOKE said: Do you follow lots of Greek traditions in Dorset? The recent habit of hugging and sometimes kissing comes from America. Just like poor grammar and speech does. Well what can I say, the old traditions are the best. Someone been unfaithful to their partner? Peeled raw ginger up the **** as punishment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, Walker570 said: I'm sure they do but the feeling is not mutual. Yuk!!! Too many of 'em about today as well. Take your life in your hands in Aldi these days, could get crushed against the meat from both sides. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, chrisjpainter said: Well what can I say, the old traditions are the best. Someone been unfaithful to their partner? Peeled raw ginger up the **** as punishment... No idea, you would have to ask Melb3 and Ditchman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Walker570 said: I am not miserable Scully as my friends will attest. In fact I am the opposite and live life to the full and also spend a lot of time hopefully bringing joy to others BUT I do object to some obese woman I hardly know pushing herself against me and forcing here face alongside mine. Family is quite different. Don't believe a word of it scully . Every time he sees me , he comes trotting over with his arms wide open , and gives me a great big man hug, and a big kiss🥰🥰😁😁😁 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: No idea, you would have to ask Melb3 and Ditchman. Far be it from me to start rumours 😇, but I did hear that ditchman had started using garlic instead , as its good for lowering your blood pressure 😇. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 melb3 you are treading on very dangerous ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Personally, I am in favour of a good firm handshake. Nev and I have been limiting ourselves to just that for several years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 I'm not a hugger! It's coming up to Xmas and there will be hugging and much cheek kissing going around and I just don't like it! I try and position myself out of reach when I sense the impending unwanted physical contact. A good firm hand shake is perfectly acceptable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Personally speaking, I DO NOT DO MAN HUGS! And I don’t do that stupid elbow nudging either. I will shake your hand or nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 (edited) It can be awkward. Edited November 17, 2021 by redial Error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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