@Eva,
Quote:... The other guy grabbed his hand and threw it off, then said, "I don't like it when other guys touch me." Hubby was just trying to be courteous, but after that he felt like this guy had interpreted his simple gesture as a gay come-on...
Ack, poor hubby! I'm still trying to think of a snappy comeback for a jerk like co-worker-guy...
Will let you know when I come up with one!
This all reminds me of an old National Geographic article, where a journalist and photographer visited a very remote area (Siberia, maybe?) and the couple, who saw maybe 2 people per year, greeted both of these strangers with hugs and kisses.
I'd hug strangers, too, if I met only two per year!