At the movies during a romantic, sad or scary point in the film. This classic arm-sneaking territory is so well used precisely because it contains all the necessary elements––darkness, close proximity, potential need for comfort during a scary or hairy moment in a film, comfortableness of the seating, and general inability to look at each other, something that could otherwise break the arm hold spell. Just be careful not to send out the wrong signal (such as sneaking an arm around during an explicit sex scene) or spoiling the climax of an action scene with a distracting arm sneak. Emotional scenes or scary scenes are usually good bets. Walking down the street. If you’re walking closely together and talking, this can serve as an ideal moment to sneak an arm around your date. Time it to coincide with a meaningful or caring discussion; avoid any moment that’s too mundane or involves a heated discussion about politics. A good moment is when you’re both expressing awe at the beauty of the day or the prettiness of the flowers along the path. When seated together at drinks or a party. Depending on where you’re sitting, a dirty martini or a plate of tapas might just present the ideal moment for sliding your arm around your honey. Another opportunity might be during special announcements or when making a toast––after speaking, slide your arm behind your date’s back or shoulders in a friendly gesture of celebration.
This can get even more intimate… Try asking: “If you were Casanova, would you kiss someone on this cheek, or on this cheek…” You get the drift!
