ESL Podcast 293 - Being Affectionate in Public

couple - a romantic pair; two people involved in a romantic relationship

Ingot and Stanislav make such a beautiful couple. I hope that they stay together!

indecent - inappropriate and offensive; immoral

Many people thought that the actress's dress was indecent because it was too tight and showed too much of her body.

to hug - to embrace; to put one's arms around another person while facing him or her, so that one's bodies are touching

Chelsea hugged her grandma for a long time when it was time to say goodbye.

to kiss - to put one's lips on another person's skin (usually lips, cheeks, or hands) to show affection or love, say hello or goodbye, or be romantic

Do people kiss each other on the cheek to say hello in your country?

to sit on (someone's) lap - to sit on another person's upper legs while that person is sitting down

The cat likes to sit on Burt's lap when he's reading.

to make out - to kiss and touch someone sexually for a long time

A lot of high school students drive to the top of that hill to make out in their cars.

public - for everyone; with many people; open to anybody

In the U.S., most people attend a public high school, rather than a private one.

to get a room - to stay at a hotel room, usually because one wants to do something sexual that shouldn't be seen by other people

I don't like watching people kiss and touch each other. They should get a room so that I don't have to see it!

passionate - with strong feelings, especially of sexual love

Romeo gave Nancy an extremely passionate kiss.

teenager - adolescent; a young person who is 13-19 years old

Teenagers often fight with their parents because they're trying to have more independence.

modestly - conservatively; not attracting attention

Desdemona told her daughter to dress more modestly.

to hold hands - to put one's hand in another person's hand as a sign of love or affection

It made us smile to see our grandparents holding hands as they walked through the park.

a peck on the cheek - a quick kiss on one's cheek (the skin on the side of one's face)

Becky's first kiss was just a quick peck on the cheek, but she was only 12 years old, so she thought it was very romantic.

private - for only certain people; without other people being around

Noemi asked to speak with her doctor in private because she didn't want other people to hear about her medical problems.

to get cozy - to be physically close to another person

Shane and his girlfriend get cozy while watching movies, sitting as close as possible to each other, with his arm around her shoulders.

to object to (something) - to oppose something; to believe and say that something is wrong or inappropriate

Leo objects to the way that some parents give their children everything they ask for.

public displays of affection - PDA - people kissing, hugging, and touching each other in sexual or romantic ways where other people can see it

I know you two have only been married for a month, but could you stop the PDA, at least while I'm here?

to turn (one's) stomach - to make one feel sick; to make one feel like vomiting

The smell of sardines turns by stomach.