The Social Psychology of Touch: Norms, Stigmas, and Human Connection
touching remains a major part of the human existence, it brings with it many different stigmas and norms that change as one travels from place to place. For instance, touching in the social realm varies significantly from mechanical contact in the physical realm. Different societies prescribe far different rules when it comes to touching. An inadvertent touch is nothing compared to touch that carries intent, but can be considered offensive in certain contexts. Above all, it must be understood that touch, dependent upon the situation it exists within, can involve many different attributes such as love, lust, power, fear, etc. In beginning to understand the many facets of touch, one must understand what scholars and laymen alike continue to argue on the topic in a world of increased technology and decreased physical human interaction.
FISH! Book Review: Boosting Workplace Morale and Results
¶ … FISH! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results by Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul, and John Christensen. Specifically, it will critique and summarize the book, including a one-page summary of main points…