#1080: “Telling a classmate to keep their hands to themselves.”

February 20, 2018February 20, 2018 ~ JenniferP ~ 279 Comments

Hail Captain! (And Awkwardeers) I come to you with a question regarding boundaries and the ways to professionally enforce them. Some background: I'm a law student of a certain age (mid-30s) and a custodian to 2 cats (a black and a gray). Meaning that no matter what I wear, I've got some visible cat hair … Continue reading #1080: “Telling a classmate to keep their hands to themselves.”

#742: The Touchy-Feely Neighbor

September 7, 2015September 7, 2015 ~ JenniferP ~ 289 Comments

Dear Captain Awkward: There is an elderly man in his 80s, who I will call Fred, who I have known for almost twenty years. He is known by almost everyone in the community as a grandfatherly figure and was voted Citizen of the Year. He likes to hug people, and I used to give him … Continue reading #742: The Touchy-Feely Neighbor