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What does it mean when someone pats you on the head?

Anonymous #1

How can I interpret this non-verbal communication !!

It happens to me so much!! What's the deal?

:frown:

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Reply 1

Oladz

maybe you are often slow to realise what is going on and people find you endearing because of it.

Or maybe people view you as a dog.

Reply 2

punktopia

You're a dwarf, and they can't reach your hand to shake it.

Reply 3

Myoclonic Jerk

It's patronising, but in an affectionate way.

Reply 4

Danielle89

patronising. Who is doing it? Male/Female? Are you Male/Female? What context was it in?

Reply 5

Folderol

It means they want to kill you. As you feel the air push against and the presence of a hand on the shoots of your hair, run, he has a gun in the other hand.

Reply 6

waleedwal

a way of saying "keep it up baby" ....... :smile:

Reply 7

Butterfly Icing

Maybe you've just got really nice hair!

Duck Duck Gooose!

Girl/Boy?

You have a fly on your head which people keep trying to swat.

Reply 11

Danielle89

Use hair gel to smooth it down so they dont have to do it for you

Reply 12

BillyMarsh

Maybe you've been a very good little boy/girl and deserve it... :pierre:

Reply 13

Mr Roboto

its their way of saying that they're pregnant with your child. run dude!

Reply 14

Kink

I'm going to die in the next fortnight.

Reply 15

Geek_Pride

I get that sometimes. everytime i have one of my stupid moments :p:

Reply 16

recklessly_audacious

Most often it's patronising.
Sometimes it's a well done, if it's done by some oldey old person...but mostly, it's patronising :yep:

Reply 17

I Have No Imagination

They pity you.

Reply 18

sammykumar1986

Depends who does it - can be patronising unless you're close in a way - I do it to people I like out of affection. Also don't mind if someone pats me on the head really