Forum - View topicINTEREST: Japanese Women Rank Their Favorite Romantic Gestures
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Mikeski
Posts: 608 Location: Minneapolis, MN |
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Ah, "jacket pocket" makes a bit more sense. I wasn't thinking front jeans pocket, but I've seen couples with arms around each other and their hands in each other's back jeans pockets... but still wasn't sure how you'd put someone else's hand there without their cooperation.
Walking hand-in-hand and putting both your hands into a jacket pocket to keep them warm has the "d'awwww..." flavor that most of the rest of the list has. |
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Jose Cruz
 Posts: 1773 Location: South America |
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What I found more interesting was the fact that manga style drawings were used to report the findings:
Clearly showing how great is the cultural influence of manga in contemporary Japanese society. |
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CrowLia
 Posts: 5504 Location: Mexico |
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@willag Get your head out of the gutter, my friend.
Seriously tho, we can't really know which pocket they refer to, but I automatically think of the jacket because I have low blood circulation so my hands get super cold and I'll always look for someone (usually a relative, but will settle for a trusted acquaintance if they're smoking because people who smoke tend to have warm hands) to hold my hand/lend me their pocket so my fingers won't freeze off. Besides, jean pockets are usually small and tight, it's hard enough to fit one hand in them, I can't even fathom how you'd shove two hands in one pocket |
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An1fr3ak
 Posts: 235 Location: Australia |
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Bit random... but I recognise all the pictures from the two anime and the single manga the article uses... The first picture is from the anime Engaged to the Unidentified. I'm almost 100% positive the second picture is from the manga of Kimagure Orange Road... and the only reason I'm not 100% certain is because I never read the manga. As for the third picture... for the life of me I can't remember which anime this is from even though it looks so familiar. Anyone who can help me out??
And just to add my two cents worth to the topic at hand, I personally do find the 'dramatic' push against the wall to be quite aggressive and overbearing, as I don't like to be so pushy myself. As for the pat on the head, I'm neutral to the gesture, but I'm not overly fond of people patting me on the head, as I personally associate it to being patronising or condescending (already mentioned at length). Also, I think someone mentioned that it can be likened to petting and/or patting a dog... That being said, I believe there are appropriate times or situations where it fits perfectly... that's why I feel like I'm neutral to the hand of the head. I'm much more partial to ruffling someones hair. I do it to be cheeky mostly, but I also use it as a form of affection (although most of my friends don't realise this). Beyond a doubt, the hug from behind gesture is my favourite. I find it really romantic and have used it in the past to show affection... Although... admittedly it isn't something I use often or with just anyone. Quite unfortunate, really. |
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enurtsol
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It's Maison Ikkoku; that's Kyoko and Godai.
Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji (Wolf Girl and Black Prince) Lotta romantics here |
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An1fr3ak
Posts: 235 Location: Australia |
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Thanks for that. I'm a bit surprised though. I've never watched or read Maison Ikkoku, but for me the character designs really do look similar. Maybe that's because I'm not familiar enough with the anime of that time period. On a side note, that picture of Engaged to the Unidentified really messed me up. I just powered through all twelve episodes. Did seeing those pictures do that to anyone else??? Or is that just me?? |
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