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Everybody’s touch is not the same. Ritu did not like it when Meena’s uncle held her hand, but she liked to hold Meena’s hand. Why do you think there was this difference?

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Everybody’s touch is not the same. Ritu did not like it when Meena’s uncle held her hand, but she liked to hold Meena’s hand. Why do you think there was this difference?

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There is a distinction because when Meena's uncle grasped Ritu's hand, she was uncomfortable because it was an inappropriate touch. On the other hand, Ritu did not feel uncomfortable when Meena held her hand because it was a nice touch.

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Chapter 22: The World in my Home - I Don’t Like It! [Page 185]

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Chapter 22 The World in my Home
I Don’t Like It! | Q 4 | Page 185

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