An Unofficial Poll

About five weeks ago I began asking people in my town, “What is your definition of making out?” I started asking because I figured this was something I needed to know, and I’ve continued asking because I’ve been getting such great answers and besides, I’m extremely curious. I’ve decided to post these answers for your enjoyment – and I’m extending an invitation to join in and post your definitions too.

Here are the answers I’ve received so far.

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  Anything more than normal kissing – French kissing is making out.
  
• Kissing from the neck up. Heavy petting, although it may be simultaneously occurring, is a completely different (and wonderful) thing.
  
• Anything the girl is comfortable doing that isn’t sex.
  
• Kissing – people should keep their hands to themselves until they’re engaged.
  
• Hands under clothing.
  
• Kissing with hands over clothing, and grindage of bodies. Underwear doesn’t count as clothing.
  
• If time has gone by without you noticing, you’ve been making out.
  
• Horizontal kissing.
  
• Involved kissing.
  
• Intimate physical contact with intention.
  
• Full out making love.
  
• Really intense kissing.
  
• Anything that you wouldn’t be comfortable doing in public.
  
• Kissing, primarily. Heavy petting belongs to a different commitment level.
  

I’ve asked 16 people so far, and although I cannot remember every single response, these are the ones that stand out. As you can see, there is a common idea but there are some extremes too.

As for my definition? [a delicious smirk and a giggle…] Well, I think I’m going to have to conduct a little more research before I know that for sure.