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Touchy Scandinavian and unspoken limits on affection
Abigail Van Buren discusses the cultural tendency of Scandinavian people to avoid public affection and hugging within families, contrasting it with other groups. A reader insists Abby should advocate punching and kicking as retaliation for faux touch, while another letter urges reciprocal gifts from godchildren and notes one-way expectations.
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Abigail van Buren
Sai Press Syndicate
Abby
Edward D
Springdale