What do you think when you see people being intimate or affectionate in public?

There is a kiss or a touch which tells the person you love that even though you want to shout out to the whole world that this person beside you is your whole world and in this world that both of you inhabit,there are several things you would like to do, but because you are in public, you are showing a level of restraint that is prudent. There is the other type of kiss or touch which makes everyone around cringe and "go get a hotel room" flashes through every one's mind. That is not acceptable in public. This is solely for the simple reason that not everyone wants to know how others conduct their intimate activities and bedrooms were invented for the reason that what is done there is not meant for public consumption. Like everything that happens these days, people do not object because it would not be politically correct to do so.

hi, marina.. here in my country, people will laugh or scorn them, some would turn their back, some would mutter in disbelief and some even have the guts to approach and scold them for displaying public affection.. I have this habit of embracing and giving a kiss to my husband when in public. I don't see anything wrong with it because he's my man and we're married...I am a very passionate person and I do it on impulse..If I feel like giving him a hug or a peck on the lips, I don't care what other people will say...As long as it's not like a torrid kiss or a tap on the butt or touching private parts in public, that's disgusting! i sometimes see teenagers kiss passionately in public and I don't like that..Maybe im just conservative when it comes to things like these,and i don't like to see my kids nor my nieces and nephews doing that..They'll get a word from me! in some countries, they're liberated...and like what i have said, it's ok as long as you can still call it decent...

I think holding hands or giving little kisses here and there is sweet. I don't mean long French Kisses or anything, but little kisses or pecks are just fine. That doesn't bother me at all. Also, hugs and walking with your arm around your shoulder or waist is fine too. My husband and I will do all of these and I think it is appropriate when in public. What I don't like to see is people groping or fondling one another or with their hands on each other's rear ends or writing against one another. For that, you should wait until you are in the privacy of your home or something where people don't have to see this going on. That is just a little too intimate to be displayed publicly. I would think that common sense would dictate what is acceptable and what is not. I often wonder if people that act inappropriately are exhibitionists or are trying to prove something to the outside world. I just don't understand why people find it ok to behave like this in public. Have a great day and happy myLotting!!!

My hubby and I have been known to kiss in public. Nothing graphic. Just a kiss. We hold hands. I have put my head on his shoulder. We are talking about affection here. Not graphic tonsil hockey. I think it is fine. It makes me smile. You see people being rude in public. Being loud and fighting. And worse. I think it is nice to see the whole world doesn't have to angry.

holding hands and a kiss is ok. But when they go to far.I mean really get a room. making out in public. That is just not right. My friend and I hold hands and kiss. Not one of those I need you ttpe of kisses. lol. That is for at home. My gielfriend she won't touch her husband or let him touch her. She say's that is for inside the bedrom. Not even in there own house like living room. Only bedroom. I told to to lighten up a little. lol

In my country it is not accepted it is against the rules, there was once a chinese couple who were hugging and kissing in public and the issue was brought to the courts .. i wonder what happen now .. i did not follow on the case But for me this stolen moments between lover actually adds the spice to the relationship .. why sould it bother you it is not your boyfriend or your girlfriend ...

I sometimes do get a little bit embarassed especially if it is two people in the place infront of me in que and they are kissing but I certainly dont have a problem with it. I think its a shame that this is frowned upon and even illegal in some countries and am pleased to live in a country where it is not even if I do get shy about it a bit.

Its a taboo here in the Philippines but for me, its not bad showing affection in public as long as they are still acceptable. What I mean with acceptable is simply holding hands, hugging, smack kissing, putting the other's arm on the shoulder or around the others waist...I don't think necking is acceptable...its a very intimate act for me. What is really sweet, intimate and affectionate for me is the simply yet meaning glances of partners and not just their mere action. Consider this, in a bar or karaoke club. a boy is singing, away from the girl yet his eyes are focused on the girl, looking at her lovigly. ISn't that act of affection the sweetest? OH I can't imagine how I would react to that!

being intimate or affectionate in my country is a big deal especially with the old ones. we are on the 21st century and most of the young one are doing it on public. whenever i see it i don't mind them and just mind my own business. i know its bad manners to stare so i don't look at them. :) have a great day!!

Hi Marina, I live in a country that frowns on public shows of affection - a lot of self-declared religious officers spying around! Holding hands is ok (I think ?)but not hugging, feeling each other up, kissing! I think to a certain extent, it's fine - when you're with a loved one, you would want to hold hands, hug, exchange a little kiss or two! And seeing a couple being so happy together is fine, but not acting out a x-rated scene!

I don't mind if it's an appropriate show of affection like kissing or hugging, but when it gets too graphic then I'm against it, at least in public. I don't mind seeing people together showing their affection towards one another but, some people take it too far and I believe there should be a limit as to what is acceptable in public. I live in NYS and it's a wild place and as you can imagine pretty much anything goes. I'm not always comfortable with what I see and it's not always easy to get away if it's being done right there in front of you. So personally I do wish some would use their discretion, but unfortunately it's not only the younger kids that are at fault.

How I react to it depends on the situation. When there are a lot of children around or a professional setting, I do not find it appropriate. However, at a bar or night club, I find it alright. It all depends on the exact situation.

I think being affectionate in public is beautiful two people expresing there love for people to see but i mean if there being nasty than no but honestly i would love to do that with my boyfriend like hold hands walking down the street of kissing little stuff like that and it doesnt matter if there old or young i think whenb your old and do that its alot cuter than younger people.

I think it's OK, if the girl is hot I often think lucky dude. Sometimes I introduce my self and ask if I can join them. You never know if you don't ask. Usually they say no but twice now I've got lucky.

They are homeless and poor. It is not good to show affection in public as there are every age of people around.

Well usually if I see a couple who is in public being intimate and affectionate then I will just ignore them and let them be,as long as they do not try to go to far,if they are kissing and hugging that is fine,but if they are going beyond that it is wrong,and me and my fiance will kiss while in public,and so will my friends when they are with their girlfriends,and I am always happy for the couples who love each other and are not afraid to show it in public,and I think it is okay in society unless it is as school or someplace like that.

in our country people who kiss or get intimate with other in a public places called "PDA" means public display of affection. well i think for me i don't see anything wrong for displaying their affection in public, as long as they don't harm anybody. and they are both happy....

That depends on how intimate they are. If its really disturbing like frenching and fondling each other, then I might shout "GET A ROOM". But if its just a simple kiss (smack) I wont be bothered at all.

In my country its rather common. On the escalators(most common), and anywhere else, you can see couples hugging and kissing. Its so common it doesn't provoke any unusual reactions, though it does make me feel a little lonely if i'm alone, but otherwise I feel sort of happy that the couples are so happy together. There are still minorities who disapprove but they are mainly the elders.There are no strict laws governing people in showing their affection. Although its obvious being too intimate is a big no-no. Having children arounf is no biggie either since these affection stuffs are pretty common on TVs anyway.

Society has changed and people tend to become showy of their personalities and emotions. We can't stop them. But when I see people doing PDA (Public Display of Affection), my reaction depends on the degree of their PDA. If it is just plain sweet and romantic, then it would be okay. I could look at them and even think how happy those people might be. But if the scene would be "over-done", I do look away so as not to disturb them. I think they need a room then. Some countries see this as a taboo, some truly accept it. In our country, Philippines, it is 50-50. Some people are already open-minded so they won't mind people who are PDA-ing. Some are still in the old religious ways so they frown on stuff like this.