Criminals
Bill is an affectionate man.
Anyone who knows him knows that he hold hands with me, puts his arm around me in restaurants, the church, or at movies and occasionally, he kisses me in public. I am the recipient of his affection and appreciate his attentiveness. I, on the other hand, am a snuggler. I will snuggle up to him on a bus, link arms with him as we stroll along and nuzzle for warmth from time to time.
This behaviour has screeched to an abrupt halt. Kissing in public is a criminal offence in Sri Lanka. As well, hand holding or displaying affection with another person causes embarrassment for Sri Lankans who might observe the affection. This is particularly true for married people who display affection toward one another. Affection toward the opposite sex is somewhat more tolerated for young lovers, although signs in the park (where young lovers might lurk) remind citizens that kissing is a criminal activity. We have been told that fire fighters “hose down” young lovers sitting and cuddling on park benches.
Old habits are hard to break. If Bill gets arrested, you will know the reason, in advance
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