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? asked in TravelUnited StatesPhiladelphia · 2 years ago

Is it strange to tousle children’s hair?

Like young children. Even strangers in public, to show appreciation for a child?

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  • Lynnmarie
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    Now it is.  I think it was common about 50  or 100 years ago. 

  • John
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    They aren't actually dogs, you see.

  • Orla C
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    Depends on the location. In countries in South America, it's considered harmless to pat a child on the head. However, if you pat a strange child on the head in most European countries, it's not seen as appropriate.

  • ?
    Lv 5
    2 years ago

    Not unless you know them. I guess a handshake or high five could suffice.

  • conley39
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    It would be to strangers but not particularly for your own kids.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    Probably keep your hands to yourself. It's like someone patting your hair out of nowhere would you like that.

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