Lots of resources on-line concern this in the context of romantic (or sometimes parental) relationships and concern how to deploy physical affection / touch in a graceful and welcome way. But I think that’s just a specific case of a more general virtue. I’ve had times when someone has placed their hand on my arm and looked me in the eye in a gently encouraging way that was very effectively affectionate without being either romantic or paternal, and I can’t put my finger on what qualities exactly made it work where in other contexts it might have been awkward or counterproductive.

Complementary virtues¶

• amiability
• connection
• friendship
• graciousness
• hospitality
• niceness
• warmth

Contrasting vices¶

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Virtues possibly in tension¶

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How to acquire or strengthen it¶

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Notes and links¶

• Notes on Amiability (David, LessWrong)
• Video: Dacher Keltner on touch

Mentioned elsewhere¶

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Inspirational quotes¶

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