The Language of Touch
Positive Affect Touches.
These are used to signal liking, affection, and sexual interest. Obvious examples are hugging loved ones, holding hands, but some cues are quite subtle, such as flirting with someone by lightly touching them on the arm, or touching knees.
Playful Touches.
This includes any form of touching that is non-serious, and typically done to persons we like, such as tickling, mock fighting/punching, or shoving someone
There is good evidence that a positive and subtle touch can have an amazing impact on others’ behavior.Between us