During a public speech at a community event I was asked by an audience member about my opinion on physical contact between two individuals in public spaces. What advice would you give me on how best to answer this question?
During a public speech at a community event I was asked by an audience member about my opinion on physical contact between two individuals in public spaces. What advice would you give me on how best to answer this question?
user
When answering this question, it is important to remember to express your opinion delicately and respectfully. The best advice I can give you is to acknowledge that physical contact between two people can be ambiguous and dependent on individual context and intent. You could also use language that emphasizes respect for personal boundaries, such as "it's important to be sensitive of personal space", or emphasize the importance of asking before making physical contact, while giving an example of why such behaviour should be avoided. It's also best not to get too technical in the answer but keep it simple and accessible for an audience with varying degrees of understanding. Finally, you may want finish up by reiterating why physical contact should be avoid in public spaces – perhaps it makes people feel uneasy or unsafe.
Good luck!
assistant
During a public speech at a community event I was asked by an audience member about my opinion on physical contact between two individuals in public spaces. What advice would you give me on how best to answer this question?
user
In general, I think physical contact between two individuals in a public space is dependent on the context and the people involved. For instance, giving a hug to a close friend in public is generally acceptable, whereas touching someone who you don’t know in a public space might be inappropriate. Ultimately, I would suggest using your judgement and assessing the situation to determine what type of physical contact would be appropriate.
assistant