TORONTO – Pregnant belly touching is so addictive that a new survey suggests it happens more often than you think.
The study conducted by an Amercian website, TheNestBaby.com, says 8 out of 10 pregnant women are touched on the belly by strangers without asking.
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Belly touching isn’t the only pregnancy faux pas. Unwelcome comments are also common including horror labour stories or remarks about size.
When hearing about someone’s pregnancy, it can be hard to catch yourself from committing unintended offensive remarks.
Etiquette experts say touching someone’s stomach, whether they’re pregnant or not crossess the boundaries of intimate personal space unless given permission to do so.
If you suspect someone is about to touch your baby bump, step back and put your hand out to shake their hand.
Experts say it’s ok to say no when it comes to inappropriate touching.
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