[quote=“Bu Lai En”][
This is bound to sound wrong, but there’s something about the way some froregin guys hold hands with their Taiwanese gfs/wives that puts me off. Seems overly possessive or something. (the way they’re doing, it - not the act). But, probably nothing really.
Brian[/quote]
Hey, my wife starts this hand hugging thing always, not me!
And guess, we do not even wear gloves! Oh my god, in public!
Hope you don’t get too exited 
[quote=“twonavels”]
Now it’s just habit…the last one took my hand and escorted me to the bathroom every time we went to a club or restaurant…then he would wait outside the door and escort me back to my chair.
A bit strange, das nicht?[/quote]
Ganz und garnicht, my wife wants me to wait there always.
My husband has those rare moments where he doesn’t want me to hold hands, and I’ll try and accept them. Apart from that, he never minded holding hands (or rather interlocking pinkies, just like Toe Save) or even holding me tight when we’re out, on the street or somewhere with friends.
I’m a very affectionate person and would have a hard time never to show that in public. I don’t think I could be with a man who wouldn’t want to show affection in public. It wouldn’t feel right for me, like him not wanting to admit that I’m his girl. I sort of like the possessiveness in it: I’m proud of him, he’s proud of me, why shouldn’t we show that we’re a happy couple?
Does that make sense?
Iris
A hand holder with the wife.
Especially when we are crossing a busy street (actually then its more of a ‘come-along grip’ on her as she is notoriously unobservant of traffic) to make sure she gets to the other side.
I don’t really enjoy holding hands but feel obliged to at times. When I cross the street I link arms. At least I have a bit of chivalry.
[quote=“Omniloquacious”]I wonder how many of you Forumosans are in the habit of holding hands with your partner or a companion when you’re out and about in public places?
We all know that Taiwanese girls tend to be inveterate hand-holders.[/quote]
A bit off topic, but related.
Something I learned when spending lots of time in South Korea for business and getting friendly with my male South Korean workmates.
South Korean GUYS like to holds hands othe other GUYS too when they really like you! 
More so when their drunk, and everybody is more “I love you man”, “Your the best friend a guy could have”.
I’ve heard of it, and saw it done once to a fellow male western engineer. He assured me it was normal and common there. After going out for more than a few drinks with our local team (that I’m trying to build a relationship with), the manager of the team as we’re walking out of the bar, happily takes my hand and the other engineers hand. Now, I’ve got my male western pride, but I also can break it down because I fully understand differences in culture doesn’t mean what’s right or wrong. So this manger is walking with me on the his left, my college on his right, walking down the sidewalk holding hands, with a bunch of South Korean guys behind us.
I swear, I’ll never forget that for the rest of my life. That was about the most strangest feeling thing I’ve ever done. On top of that, it was also strange that nobody was staring at us, and the Koreans men behind us weren’t snickering, but some holding hands too. And believe me, 
, I know for a fact that these guys definately like prefer women.
[quote=“LeeD”][quote=“Omniloquacious”]I wonder how many of you Forumosans are in the habit of holding hands with your partner or a companion when you’re out and about in public places?
We all know that Taiwanese girls tend to be inveterate hand-holders.[/quote]
A bit off topic, but related.
Something I learned when spending lots of time in South Korea for business and getting friendly with my male South Korean workmates.
South Korean GUYS like to holds hands othe other GUYS too when they really like you! More so when their drunk, and everybody is more “I love you man”, “Your the best friend a guy could have”.
I’ve heard of it, and saw it done once to a fellow male western engineer. He assured me it was normal and common there. After going out for more than a few drinks with our local team (that I’m trying to build a relationship with), the manager of the team as we’re walking out of the bar, happily takes my hand and the other engineers hand. Now, I’ve got my male western pride, but I also can break it down because I fully understand differences in culture doesn’t mean what’s right or wrong. So this manger is walking with me on the his left, my college on his right, walking down the sidewalk holding hands, with a bunch of South Korean guys behind us.
I swear, I’ll never forget that for the rest of my life. That was about the most strangest feeling thing I’ve ever done. On top of that, it was also strange that nobody was staring at us, and the Koreans men behind us weren’t snickering, but some holding hands too. And believe me, , I know for a fact that these guys definately like prefer women.[/quote]
Good for you for being so open-minded and being “man” enough to do something that most guys would never in their life even be caught dead doing.
I for one am a very strong supporter of hand holding as it is not about being possessive but rather a sense of comfort, safety, security… When you’ve been in a long relationship this part of it just comes naturally, with the tendency to just reach for the other.
Well, in this weather, her hands get cold.
I love holding hangs too…but I need to get a bf first, or someone that is willing to hold my hands…
any taker?
I’ve heard that Loretta is quite well hung, and I suspect he might be amenable to your getting hold of his hang, as long as you’re in the mood for a feast of champagne and caviar foreplay.
My husband likes to hold my hand. I see it as a sign of closeness. I also think he doesn’t trust me to cross the street safely. I have a tendency to frogger my way across the street.
I don’t think there is anything wrong with feeling uncomfortable holding hands. It can be seen as a sign of familarity. You have to know the person or ant to take care of a person to hold their hand.
I’ve heard that Loretta is quite well hung, and I suspect he might be amenable to your getting hold of his hang, as long as you’re in the mood for a feast of champagne and caviar foreplay.[/quote]
After all these years, I still don’t check my spellings before I post!! That’s how it gets me in trouble!!!
Loretta !! Let’s see it!!
[quote=“LeeD”][quote=“Omniloquacious”]I wonder how many of you Forumosans are in the habit of holding hands with your partner or a companion when you’re out and about in public places?
We all know that Taiwanese girls tend to be inveterate hand-holders.[/quote]
A bit off topic, but related.
Something I learned when spending lots of time in South Korea for business and getting friendly with my male South Korean workmates.
South Korean GUYS like to holds hands othe other GUYS too when they really like you! More so when their drunk, and everybody is more “I love you man”, “Your the best friend a guy could have”.
I’ve heard of it, and saw it done once to a fellow male western engineer. He assured me it was normal and common there. After going out for more than a few drinks with our local team (that I’m trying to build a relationship with), the manager of the team as we’re walking out of the bar, happily takes my hand and the other engineers hand. Now, I’ve got my male western pride, but I also can break it down because I fully understand differences in culture doesn’t mean what’s right or wrong. So this manger is walking with me on the his left, my college on his right, walking down the sidewalk holding hands, with a bunch of South Korean guys behind us.
I swear, I’ll never forget that for the rest of my life. That was about the most strangest feeling thing I’ve ever done. On top of that, it was also strange that nobody was staring at us, and the Koreans men behind us weren’t snickering, but some holding hands too. And believe me, , I know for a fact that these guys definately like prefer women.[/quote]
I’ve had a similar experience where they I went out with business partners and they were saying things ‘I love you’ etc… but I thought they were just licking up to me.
Anyway Taiwanese guys often throw their arm over your shoulder or give you a massage in the office while chatting if they think you are mates. I think that’s pretty cool in some way!
I like holding hands. I think it’s sweet. And sometimes when I am shopping I don’t look at where I am going as my eyes are full of whatever there is to shop for so I need to hold someone to avoid myself from falling flat on my face. 
In my hometown back in the USA, there are many Ethiopians, and Eritreans. I had no idea of their hand-holding culture until one day…
I had not seen my good friend Million, nor his sweet, pretty girlfriend for ages. The Red Sea beckoned me to go dancing to merengue and high life. And there he was “Million! Tadyas! How you been man?” – “Good. How 'bout you? It’s good to see you. I’m gonna get your phone number ok? Come.” Million gave me his million $ smile and I went with him.
We were in a crowded disco and he took my hand. That felt really odd. My instinct was to pull away. Since elementary school my schoolmates and I, boys that is, have been slipping skin, high fivin’, ghetto handshakes, etc. but never holding hands. But there I was being led gently by the hand by another adult man.
My mind was racing. ‘he has a girlfriend, right? He’s not gay is he? This isn’t a come on, is it? Relax, it must be some Ethiopian thing that I don’t understand. It’s ok. We’re friends. We’ve known each other for years. There’s never been any weird vibe before so this must be ok.’
And it was. Although that may be ok for Ethiopians, I still don’t initiate hand holding sessions with other men – only my daughter, my son, or female significant others.
Yes Taiwanese girls generally love to hold hands. Not always though. I had one Twnese Gf who hated holding hands. And my current Twnese GF was raised in a western culture and cant see holding hands either.
The Twnese used to call their husband or wife “kan chiew” which means “hold hand”
so the word for husband / wife in Twnese is “hold hand”
Thus , its a great sign of affection. A Twnese girl wont lightly hold a person of the opposite sex’s hand. They often hold hands with other girls though. Taiwanese men dont hold hands with other men, but often will drape their arms around each other as a sign of friendship.
Furthermore , its very important too so as to not lose each other in the crowds. When KIss disco opened way back when. My then Gf and I went there together but I actually lost her on the dance floor. Those were the days before cellfones. Now you can just fone her up to see where she is.
I think it is really sweet .
I think if I had a bf /husband,I will hold his hand, too[/quote]
I think it is really sweet .
I think if I had a bf /husband,I will hold his hand, too[/quote]
I thought you mentioned your bf in the past. Did you let go of him on the street and lose him?
And WHY have I only just seen the post from Miaka 2 yrs ago? Too bloody late now, woman!
My man is a crazy hand holder. And I LOVE it. I love love love love love love love it. But I have had a British boyfriend who beat him out on it. Constantly holding hands. I loved it then too.
Holding hands is really nice, bringing out many good feelings. I love it.