How that friendly slap on the back could backfire: Patting someone on the shoulder makes them less likely to help you | Mail Online

How that friendly slap on the back could backfire: Patting someone on the shoulder makes them less likely to help you | 

I must admit that I consider a one metre square box all round me to be a no entry zone unless I invite others into it. I detest these people who must talk in your ear while holding your elbow. I dislike back slapping and hand shaking, too.
I am not alone, as the people of Scotland are not a tactile,touchy,feely, race. I suppose that it became inbred, as a defence against knives being whipped out to stab people with when men wore highland dress.