The sense of Touch can provide information about the environment, including such things as temperature and humidity. Extreme heat and/or humidity can affect a person’s mood and demeanor. Could that influence how you deal with conflict situation?

Touch can also provide insight about a person’s emotional state. Have you ever touched someone (handshake, touching an arm) whose skin was cold, clammy or sweaty? What could this tell you about his/her mental or emotional state? How would this affect an interaction with him/her?

The next post covers Smell! Until then, remember, “One Body, One Life, One Choice – Be Aware & Be Safe!”