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[shi_illegitima]

You know, there is an actual reason for the fact that all of the smart help-yourself books on assertiveness mention such a thing as 'personal space'.

If you move n-times closer to me and I move n+1-times away from you, you should consider to get the message.

Seriously. I am all in for physical contact and that, but if I have no desire for a mid-

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[meilliyon_]

I tend to get a little aggressive if people around me stand too close for my liking. The tiny hairs in my neck stand up straight and I get internet panic attacks. Hmmn I know the feeling all too well. That's why I don't like Queens Day... Too many people too close.

[shi_illegitima]

Yeah ... the hair standing up thing, goosebumps and such.

On the Queens day (and Carnaval, Vierdaagse ... to name a few of the dutch insanities), I turn the key in the lock and don't show the tip of my nose outside :p until the craziness passes.

[booksaremyhabit]

I feel your distress, I hate that too, I really do
I see no need for people to stand too close in lines at all, it's so rude.

[shi_illegitima]

My point exactly. Why would you even WANT to stand close to someone who doesn't want you.