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I don't know, as long as its the waist and he is not leering or being inappropriate, I find it sort of charming and protective. This happens to me at every family function, being moved aside by the waist. But I am a warm and effusive sort of girl. What I really draw the line on is deliberate bum swiping when they pass in a tight spot. Hands have been removed, stern comments have been made.
I don't know, as long as its the waist and he is not leering or being inappropriate, I find it sort of charming and protective. This happens to me at every family function, being moved aside by the waist. But I am a warm and effusive sort of girl. What I really draw the line on is deliberate bum swiping when they pass in a tight spot. Hands have been removed, stern comments have been made.
I don't know what your status is, but she's married and these guys are aware of it, I'd imagine.
I touch guys on the shoulder if I'm being friendly and enjoy talking to them at social events. Not at work though. I don't see the big deal if a guy touches me on the waist in a social event, if I'm enjoying talking to him, attracted to him and flirting, or if they're friends of mine. I don't assume he's trying to make a "pimp" move, I find it charming and protective. Now if he were to squeeze it or my boobs, or slap my butt, and I don't really know him that's a different story. Physical touch builds attraction and connection with people, no need to be so rigid and cold with men. If you feel uncomfortable around him because you dislike him, distance yourself.
The man had better be my boyfriend or husband, otherwise he's going to find himself with a broken arm. I hate touchy feely guys who just assume it's okay to touch. If you don't have my express written (okay, spoken) permission, hands off!
To answer the original question, I do think with some men they aren't even aware that they are doing that. But with others, they are definitely groping without permission.
Exactly. It's inappropriate with women who aren't the guy's gf. It's way too familiar, especially with strangers or married women. Hands off the merchandise! But these days it doesn't happen much. Maybe it depends on where you live, and local mores? Maybe it happens in more traditional parts of the country.
I find that when I'm out at social events that entail me to be dressed up and therefore show my figure, men will put there arm around my waist and pull me closer to talk to them. I don't think there are any intentions there, nor do I take offense to it, but I was just wondering if any of the men here could lend some insight to that.
If a man does that, does he tend to do that with all women? Or only women he's attracted to? Are some men conscious of that behavior...are they actually trying to get a feel for the woman's body? Or is this just a natural instinct or possibly a learned behavior where men don't even realize they're doing it?
This is subtext for other males present who might be interested in you:
"Fellas, don't get any cute ideas. This foxy woman is with ME." So it would appear he finds you are looking particularly lovely for the occasion and he wants other people to know that he is your companion. Of course it could be a way of testing the waters to see if you are comfortable with him getting closer to you, physically as well.
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I don't think there are any intentions there, nor do I take offense to it, but I was just wondering if any of the men here could lend some insight to that. 
I've popped out two more kids since I created this thread! 
