PDA - To Do or Not To Do?
Ok, I know what you are thinking, “Poonam, that title doesn’t make any sense!” Get your minds out of the technology world for just a wee bit of time, and I will explain. 
PDA is public display of affection and should people do it? Is it okay to express yourself with your loved one when you are in public? What is going “too far”?
I was pondering this question yesterday when I reached the train station early to go home. There I was with my Subway sandwich (otherwise known as lunch :smile:) at 5 pm waiting for my train and decided to sit on the bench. There was no other place to sit so I HAD to sit next to this Mexican couple who were smooching all over the place on the bench.
1. Yes, this is America but no, its not that common.
2. On a regular day with my friends, we would have yelled at them: “Get a room”. But I just didn’t find myself doing that yesterday 
Holding hands and even a peck on the cheek not a problem, but this girl (who seemed much older than the guy) was just grabbing the poor guy and just smothering him with her love. Geez louise lady, you are waiting for a train not for a room.
Even Neeraj and I have discussed about how far two people should go. He is way against it. I remember in India, he wouldn’t even hold my hand! 
But there its different too, people stare at you when they see a guy and girl together. I don’t know how different it is now, but I hardly doubt that its acceptable.
Let me shine some light for you on America. Holding hands and even kissing is ok (depending where you are) but you have to be careful. Showing 2 min of love is fine but when you are basically all over the person, you better not be for a long time because someone will try to embarrass you. 
That’s what happened with this couple as they were told to “lay off” each other until they got to the train by one of the train conductors! That’s pretty bad when you are sitting in Union Station in downtown Chicago. I couldn’t help but snicker and think that something like this would happen in America.
Personally, I think you have to stay in your limits. I always disagree with Neeraj that holding hands and even a hug or a peck on the cheek is not bad; just nothing further. You have to be aware of your surroundings and no one should feel awkward. Even I have noticed myself stare at people when they are kissing each other or whatever the case may be 
So how far would you go or have you gone? Its just a thought to keep in mind.
Alvida for now. Jai Mata Di.
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July 20th, 2004 at 9:00 pm
This is one post which should have been on my blog when i started blogging
I have seen this so so so often here in melbourne that i’m honestly sick of it.
I share the same views as you do, and disagree with Neeraj that holdings hands and hugging & kissing on the cheek shouldnt be done in public. As long as its in limits, i think it should be cool.
You’re talking about Train stations, here we have people all over each other in the train itself. In the night time, when there is no rush, it might be okay for them na, lekin I’ve seen couples in peak hours in the train all over each other.
The worst was I was in the train the afternoon coming back from a friends place, and noticed this couple kissing, and on looking at them all cuddling & kissing, i just happened to smile, and the girl saw me smiling, she contd kissing and kept looking at me
Thankfully, mera station aa gaya
July 20th, 2004 at 9:01 pm
Honestly, when i read the title, i thought for a second shayad tum meri XDA ki advertising kar rahi ho, and maybe someone will be ready to buy it ;)
July 20th, 2004 at 9:14 pm
So it seems that you feel awkward at this time too when you see it. I think its even more awkward because you don’t see this stuff in India. So you aren’t used to people showing their emotions in this way in public. What do you say?
Bole toh…mere ko maloom tha ke tumhe tumhara XDA ka hi yaad aata sab se pehle.
EBay par lagaaya kya XDA ko?? 
July 20th, 2004 at 9:15 pm
Kaise log hain duniya main!
July 20th, 2004 at 10:26 pm
Need to find a girl first before I give it a thought.
July 21st, 2004 at 1:08 am
Well, nyaaah i never feel awkward looking at people romancing in public, i tend to have a smile on my face auto. Well about missing saloni, i’m forever missing saloni yaar, ehheeh!!!
Yes Ebay par laga diya hain, 5 day listing. No bids yet
Chalo yeh din bhi dekhna tha!! He he 
July 21st, 2004 at 7:55 am
Monty - haan baat toh sahi hai saloni ko toh waise bhi miss karogai par jab main dekhti hoon toh I miss Neeraj more..wohi main pata kar rahi thi ke tumhe bhi aaise hota hai
July 21st, 2004 at 4:17 pm
i guess the public display is fine - but to a limit. It does get embarrasing at times
July 21st, 2004 at 5:44 pm
i wont say public display is fine, nor will i say its not fine…i would feel uncofortable doing most of it in public…it just depends on personal views i guess!…but i agree with u..holding hands and hugs are no problem….:wave:
July 21st, 2004 at 6:12 pm
[Ridhish] - that’s cool yaar
naa idhar ke naa udhar ke 
sahi bilkul.