Why do some women walk together holding hands? (girlfriend)

[stan4]

Originally Posted by Harrier

That is very interesting.

Harrier would interpret those actions as signs of romantic interest as well.

It appears that she didn't and perhaps people in Myanmar(Burma) view such actions in a different manner than we do here in the USA.

Do you know what the Malaysians around you might have thought if they were watching you and your friend?

Yes.
To many (if not most) American men, everything is about sex.

[Harrier]

Originally Posted by stan4

Yes.
To many (if not most) American men, everything is about sex.

Harrier doesn't equate holding hands with a sexual relationship - he has held hands with his platonic female friends - but he does associate it as a behavior that is normally done by two people of the opposite gender.

[Harrier]

Originally Posted by Gil3

Different strokes for different cultures. Doesn't bother me, why should it bother you?

When did Harrier ever say that it bothered him?

[Harrier]

Originally Posted by Ghengis

drunk women will often hold on to each other to keep from toppling over

True, though it would be better if they grabbed on to a sober person.

[stan4]

Originally Posted by Harrier

Harrier doesn't equate holding hands with a sexual relationship - he has held hands with his platonic female friends - but he does associate it as a behavior that is normally done by two people of the opposite gender.

If not a sexual relationship, what difference does gender make?

[Harrier]

Originally Posted by stan4

If not a sexual relationship, what difference does gender make?

Harrier isn't used to it - that is why he is asking the question - so that he can learn.

[stan4]

Originally Posted by Harrier

Harrier isn't used to it - that is why he is asking the question - so that he can learn.

Oh.
Well, if you don't look at everything from a sexual perspective, you wouldn't question why any two people were holding hands. Or hugging. Or walking in linked arms. Or any kind of touching. Because you wouldn't care because it wouldn't evoke a stereotype in your head.

[Harrier]

Originally Posted by stan4

Oh.
Well, if you don't look at everything from a sexual perspective, you wouldn't question why any two people were holding hands. Or hugging. Or walking in linked arms. Or any kind of touching. Because you wouldn't care because it wouldn't evoke a stereotype in your head.

Not necessarily.

Harrier simply asked a question,

There is no need to be judgmental.

[The Postman]

Originally Posted by elle92

I would assume that it is cultural or they're lesbians. Although I'm not a lesbian and I have done this with girlfriends and female relatives. Some cultures are just more touchy feely and women seem to be more touch feely in general.

Would any arm around the waist be a pretty good indicator that they probably are lesbians/in a lesbian RS?

I have occasionally seen this, and usually assume they are.

[jrsydevil82]

Different cultures do it...I remember my spanish tearcher telling me that women in (Spain I think?) hold hands all of the time.