There are plenty of ways to interact with others that are obviously provocative, but not everything is so clear-cut. Some seemingly normal behaviors that might be intended as a friendly interaction can end up making everyone's heart skip a beat.

Redditor u/PreferenceTop8144 appealed to the AskReddit community to provide some noteworthy examples of surprisingly intimate actions, and hundreds of responses filled up the thread in just a few hours.

What is something that seems innocent but is actually pretty intimate?
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Clearly, this is a common experience, so we've dug through the replies to find the most blush-inducing cases of accidental intimacy.

Jackets can make platonic hugs feel weird

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A professional taking off your mask feels very strange

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Having a friend reach into your bag leaves you exposed

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Just one look, and you'll fall so hard

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Sharing food feels like it means more than it actually does

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Dancing really gets the heart beating

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Sharing earwax is a little weird if we think about it too much

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Who knew some lint or cat hair was such a loaded topic

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