RE: What are the acceptable manners in the company of Bare Bears?

My kind of Bare Bear, graciousness prevails.


I love getting my fur rubbed and when I get acompliment on my hair I make it very clear that feels arewelcome.

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RE: What are the acceptable manners in the company of Bare Bears?

Bears love picnic baskets.

My experience from going to several Bear Runs and suchhas been that it is usually fine to touch. For most it is the sameas getting a compliment. But like in all situations not all carefor it and if they say no, be respectful and stop.
exactly - and bring snacks

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RE: What are the acceptable manners in the company of Bare Bears?

I am overly polite and more often than not will ask first. It helps that I have a husband with no filter. If he touches them first and they don't object, then I know I am good to go. LOL However, things are quite different when the rubbing is going the other way. No need to ask. Just do it! Unless someone is super creepy, I welcome touching and hugs at anytime from anyone. I REALLY love belly and chest rubs and love having my fur patted a little. :)

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love my fur being touched no offence taken

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IMHO, I always ask if it's okay to touch him first. Some men are funny about being touched, or they may be partnered and don't want their "hus-bear" to get the wrong impression. So, when in doubt, ask him.

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RE: What are the acceptable manners in the company of Bare Bears?

Simple common manners work well. I'd like to say that that would be classified as simple common sense, but we all know that common sense is not that common. Basically, when in doubt; ASK.

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I really don't like to be touched by strangers. So petting me without asking is a big NO with me. I may even get angry with it. If you ask on the other hand, there is quite a chance that I would allow you to. And don't make it sexual, or we will have some problems. I know it sounds somehow aggressive, but in reality I'm quite calm. Just ask me first!

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RE: What are the acceptable manners in the company of Bare Bears?

I really don't like to be touched by strangers. So petting me without asking is a big NO with me. I may even get angry with it. If you ask on the other hand, there is quite a chance that I would allow you to. And don't make it sexual, or we will have some problems. I know it sounds somehow aggressive, but in reality I'm quite calm. Just ask me first!
I agree, I expect everyone clothed or unclothed to respect my personal space.

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RE: What are the acceptable manners in the company of Bare Bears?

I really don't like to be touched by strangers. So petting me without asking is a big NO with me. I may even get angry with it. If you ask on the other hand, there is quite a chance that I would allow you to. And don't make it sexual, or we will have some problems. I know it sounds somehow aggressive, but in reality I'm quite calm. Just ask me first!
I agree, I expect everyone clothed or unclothed to respect my personal space.
Now I feel better. Knowing that I am not a rude exception....

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I had never though of this before but it's a good question! I am a furry bear and, when nude, am almost always lightly unconsciously stroking my furry chest or belly or pubic fur. I think that if it's someone I've never met before they should ask. I'd almost always say yes. LOL! Someone who is already a friend should just start petting me and no need to ask.

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