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* Few guys want to get caught gazing lovingly into your eyes across a coffee-shop table or watch manly athletic events while cuddling 'all cutesy in a sports bar. But there are some public displays of affection that dudes do get into--namely, the ones below.
The Arm Lock
That casual way you lace your arm through ours as we walk side by side might seem subtle, but it's one of those traditional, old-school gestures that makes us feel strong, protective, and desirable--even if we're actually more skinny than studly. "I love knowing my girlfriend feels safe around me," says Andrew, 23. "And when she grabs my arm, it's like she is excited to be seen with me and wants other women to know I'm hers."
The Stealth Caress
The key to this under-the-table stroke is knowing the difference between sexy and inappropriate (we're not looking for a Wedding Crashers--esque reach under, thanks). "I was at dinner with a girl and her friends and was kind of zoning out when she grazed my leg with her fingertips," says Owen, 26. "I was at full attention after that, literally and figuratively." So let a hand stray onto our thigh, and if it gravitates a little north of there, so be it. The whole "we're not ...