TABLE 4.2 HOW PEOPLE TOUCH
| Type of Contact | Purpose | Intimacy Type |
|---|---|---|
| Handshake | Forming relational ties | Socia |
| Bod | A substitute for pointing | Socia |
| Pat | A congratulatory gesture but sometimes meant as a condescending or sexual one | Socia |
| Ar | Used for support or to indicate a close relationship | Friendshi |
| Shoulder embrace | Signifies friendship; can also signify romantic connectiveness | Friendshi |
| Full embrace | Shows emotional response or relational closeness | Friendshi |
| Han | Equality in an adult relationship | Friendshi |
| Mock attack | An aggressive behavior performed in a nonaggressive manner, such as a pinch meant to convey playfulness | Friendshi |
| Waist embrace | Indicates intimacy | Lov |
| Kiss | Signals a degree of closeness or the desire for closeness | Lov |
| Caress | Normally used by romantic partners; signals intimacy | Lov |
| Body support | Touching used as physical support | Lov |