Ladies, here’s what you can do, depending on how you feel:

✅ If You Are Comfortable or Interested:

Smile or respond warmly: This shows you welcome the gesture.

Maintain hand contact or mirror the gesture: Lightly touching his hand back can signal mutual interest.

Engage further: Continue the conversation or playfully ask, “What does that mean?”

❌ If You Feel Uncomfortable or Offended:

Pull your hand away: A simple but clear physical boundary.

Use direct words: For example, “Please don’t do that,” or “That made me uncomfortable.”

Change the topic or leave the interaction if it feels inappropriate or makes you uneasy.

❓ If You Are Unsure:

Ask him directly: “Why did you do that?” or “Does that mean something?”

Watch his body language and tone: Is he being playful, serious, or inappropriate?

Trust your gut feeling: If something feels off, it probably is.

⚠️ Important Reminder:

A woman is never obligated to respond positively to physical gestures that make her uncomfortable. Setting boundaries is not rude—it’s self-respect.