I have to admit it; I like to touch and be touched by others.
Being Lao and in Lao culture, we don't physically touch one another very much. This is especially true when we get older. We shake hands when we meet or part. We pat on somebody on the back when he or she does something good...
By touching I mean hugging, embracing, holding hands, kissing...to express affection or sympathy.
Lao (Asian) people often associate touching with sexual expression. We avoid touching each other (publicly) for fearing that we might offend the other person or be misinterpreted.
I don't know the hidden power of touching. But it feels good when I'm touched by others.
Give me a big hug.
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