TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

HOW TO STOP UNWANTED PUBLIC DISPLAYS
OF AFFECTION (PDAS)

image01 Handholding

If your date tries to hold your hand, allow him to do so for a few minutes, release the hand to adjust your hair or fake a sneeze, and then lower the hand to your side.

image01 Kissing

As your date advances, step back and explain you’re catching a cold, or sneeze or cough in his face. Sound concerned for your date’s health and well-being.

image01 Walking with One Hand Slipped in the Rear Pocket of Your Pants

Pull your date’s hand out of your pocket, perhaps with a coy line such as, “Wait until we get home.” Or simply place an object in your back pocket ahead of time.