[LM_NET] Touching

[Mary Ann Shaffer <maryanns@GMAIL.COM>]

I just have to share this. I hope no one minds. I have been reading several
'relationship' books lately.  One that I finished recently is *Making Love
Last Forever* by Gary Smalley. On page 242 he writes "At Purdue University,
a study was conducted with librarians. Half were asked to touch those who
came in to check out or return books or ask for information. The other half
were to conduct business as usual, with no touching. And the study concluded
that those who were touched had higher regard for the librarians and the
books in the library, and they followed the rules more willingly." He
credits the study: Helen Colton, *The Gift of Touch* (New York :
Seaview/Putnam, 1983), 102.
I just thought it was very interesting...as I remind students that they need
to return borrowed books maybe I'll try a little hug around the
shoulders..can't hurt!

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Mary Ann Shaffer
Media Specialist
Ivey Lane Elementary School
209  N. Silverton St.
Orlando, FL  32811
407-296-6420 ext 2227
MaryAnnS@gmail.com

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