HM Government & Zone5
The Building Regulations 2020 S2.5_DOC_PartY Dating Catalogue
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‘Traditional’ Dating Methods ‘Contemporary’ Dating Methods
The ‘contemporary’ methods of communicating sexual intent and current status listed in this guide are not limited to members of “Generation Y,” however, these are methods those which are most commonly associated with young people.
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These methods begin to supersede each other as the boundaries between the physical and the digital world blur.
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‘Traditional’ methods identified are tools used (not exclusively) by previous generations for similar purpose.
Y1: Traditional Dating Methods Y1a: The Hanky Code Most often used by casual-sex seeking queer men or BDSM practitioners, different handkerchiefs worn by individuals represent particular sexual interests, availability and desires.
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Y1b:The Rugby Shirt Collar E
Commonly seen within Young Farmer’s Clubs’ shirts, is the use of embroidered messages. These appear innocent when in ordinary use, however, when “on the pull” the shirt collar is lifted to reveal a message identifying (not necessarily truthfully) the sexual availability of the wearer to others.
Y1c:Traffic Light Party
By wearing coloured clothing to a organised party or similar social event, it is possible for potential partners to identify those: • Single and seeking companionship • Unsure, but open to advances • Not currently seeking a(nother) partner without the apprehension usually associated with approaching potential mates.
Y2: Contemporary Dating Techniques Y2a: The Relationship Status Orifice Æsthetic Just now
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Share Joining the ranks of the “first kiss” or “I love you” the relationship status is an important part of Generation Y’s relationship milestones.
Y2b: Social Dating App Location based social dating apps such as Tinder, Happn and Feeld allow users to display their intent to others, as well as select potential partners based upon æsthetics and a 500 character limit description.
Orifice, 27 Pangender Less than a comfortable distance away.
I am intimate, but I am also designed to make you feel uncomfortable. Tactility is key and I love to be touched. New Generation Taboo | Judgement | Need | Permission | Trust | Intrusion