REFLECTION 1

Public Displays Of Affection


Public displays of affection (PDA or PDOA) are acts of physical intimacy in the view of others. What re acceptable displays of affection vary between cultures as well as to times and context. Displays of affection in a public place, such as the street, is more likely to be objected to, hen similar practices in a private place with only people from a similar cultural background present. Mind form of physical intimacy, but objectionable in others. Maintaining eye contact can regarded socially and psychologically as analogous to touching in some cultures.

 In some contexts, such as in bars, nightclubs, and strip clubs, more extreme forms of physical intimacy are sometimes acceptable. In these places, acts such as frotteurism and groping, are normally unacceptable physical contact. Physical contacts are common during couple dancing, but act physical intimacy is normally avoided. It is traditional at the conclusion of western wedding for the couple to kiss. If the partners enjoy being seen affectionate towards each other in public, it may be considered a mild form of exhibitionism. Alternatively, the partners may be indifferent that others see them, and therefore are not inhibited by it. Finally, the partners may prefer more privacy, but may simply tolerate being seen by others. Some may find it pleasant to view others public displays of affection, which may be considered a form of voyeurism.