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Physical Contact in the Time of COVID-19

Wow, your eyes are huge!

Delicious milk. Just a moment…. ACHOOO!!!!!! Oh no, I spilled it. Can you please clean it up, human?

I’ve got my eye on you now, there’s no escaping me. You’re mine to devour and before long, you’ll be gone!

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Hey there, I’m determined to catch you.

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Hey, Mom! Please don’t take a picture of me right now. I’m just getting some air down there!

Rewritten
Well, well, well, looks like I’m about to pounce on your finger for trying to boss me around.

Rewritten
As I prepare for slumber, I utter the age-old bedtime prayer, “Now I lay me down to sleep.”

Original
I can’t seem to locate my valuable possession. I am desperately in need of it.

Original
Quickly now! I am eager for my morning massage!

Paraphrased
Come on, don’t delay! I’m looking forward to my morning massage!

Version 1
Hey, can you please move from my other seat? You’re kind of squishing me.

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Excuse me, could you shift from my other chair? Your presence is causing me discomfort.

Rewritten
Oh my goodness! Look at that fish! Can I please have it?

Rewording
Sure thing, sure thing, I’m all ears!!

The expression on my face right now is one of pure joy and contentment. I can’t help but smile from ear to ear because of how happy I am. This, my friends, is what you call my happy face.

These belongings belong to me and not to you.

Alternative:
Playing hide-and-seek, I’ve got the perfect hiding spot. Can you see me yet?

Paraphrased
Well, well, well – between you and me, I have a secret to spill. I have strong feelings of affection towards you, but let’s keep it hush-hush, okay?

Original
Oh no, definitely not me! I am not willing to participate in the Hunger Games!

I don’t like to admit it, but I’m feeling a bit like Scrooge this holiday season. Even though I’m enjoying the scratchy feeling of my sweater against my skin, I just can’t seem to get into the festive spirit. Bah humbug!