Diminishment of comfort with casual physical contact 2023-09-15T08:42:11Z Touch avoidance For instance, an individual may choose to stand farther apart from others in conversations or decline physical contact when offered during social interactions.This feature may be reported by family members, friends, or peers. Discomfort with physical touch Discomfort with physical contact A reduction in the tendency of a person to accept casual physical contact with others as compared to that person's previous norm. Diminishment of social interactions