r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/ArcherVisible5866 • 5h ago

Video New controversial Ad in Ireland about consent

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u/Aetra 4h ago

One of my nephews and I both aren’t comfortable with this kind of scenario, but his parents insist on him giving me a hug and kiss on the cheek when I see him and it drives me absolutely insane. He’ll have the same uncomfortable body language as the girl in the video and I’ll literally say “No thanks, I’m not comfortable with that right now. Fist bump instead?” (cos I know he’s comfortable with that) and still they’ll insist he’s being rude for not only setting his own boundaries, but also respecting mine.

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u/Clear_Broccoli3 2h ago

I do the same with my niblings. I don't care if your mom wants you to give me a hug buddy, whats important here is what YOU want. If they look uncomfortable then I suggest a fist-bump, and if they still look uncomfortable then I wave and then do something else to indicate the hello interaction is over.

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u/swinchester83 3h ago

Um what the fuck is wrong with your sibling? Forcing this is so creepy.