Barrymore is known to hold the hand or hug the guests in his television show, and he drew a mixture of compliments and criticism.
However, Bertinelli thinks that Barrymore should not change the way she is because of the criticisms she received.
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Drew Barrymore apologizes for graying out other humans
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Barrymore and its crew members attracted, Ross Mathews and Bertinelli, reacted to a Cable 2017 article during the January 31 episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show”.
The article entitled “The Science of Touch: Why Physical Contact can make you happier and more successful”, explored studies that have highlighted the advantages of human touch to an individual.
Subsequently, Barrymore admitted Weekly entertainment“I may have brought this story to the press office because I am known to freeze to other humans.”
Bertinelli hugged Barrymore in his arms, after which the latter has embraced Mathews, before adding: “I may not be your tea cup either and you may not want to be touched at all. And I’m really sorry for that. “
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Valerie Bertinelli said to Drew Barrymore: “Do not apologize”
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While Barrymore was full of remorse to be too delicate, Bertinelli estimated that the host of the television show was too hard with herself.
Bertinelli told Barrymore: “Do not apologize for being so authentic”, and caught his hand thereafter.
She continued: “I mean, touch is what keeps us connected. Communication is what keeps us. You communicate and touch. You are doing your job. This is what you are on this land to do. “”
Mathews shared similar feelings with Bertinelli and told Barrymore that she did not have to apologize for having expressed herself in a way that seemed natural to her.
He added: “It’s so authentically you. That’s how you are. You couldn’t change if you tried.”
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Finally, Barrymore accepted that it is in its nature to be delicate. However, she said: “But I also know that it is not everyone’s cup of tea. I was just happy to discover that there are scientific and neurological advantages.”
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Fans weigh on the advice of Valerie Bertinelli for Drew Barrymore
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Despite Bertinelli’s best efforts to make Barrymore at ease to express themselves as she feels most comfortable, several fans criticized her on the Internet.
A Redditor republished the story to the Fake Subdreddit, and many others, in turn sharing their thoughts.
One person said Barrymore should ask his guests if they are “comfortable to be affected beforehand in the pre-entretian process”.
The fan added: “If they say no, absolute hands, keep your distance. If so, let them point out to type if they are no longer comfortable and respect this border.”
They continued: “Or you know, just be professional. But realistically, I don’t think Drew wants to stop this style of interview.”
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Another Redditor shared: “As a person with CPTSD of a woman, I have always shared that women have the impression that we can be very delicate with each other and that’s good. a lot !! I would be triggered. “
More fans share their thoughts
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A third Redditor said he understood Bertinelli’s feeling, but added: “There are certainly a lot of guests who don’t like being physically affected.”
Another person who did not agree with Bertinelli commented: “No. If he was a striking male host of women, it would be a completely different conversation and I am almost sure that Valerie knows.”
They added: “Everything that must do is to ask before the segment, and if the guest is comfortable, then respect that people have limits, especially with someone they know not.”
A fifth Redditor expressed his disagreement by writing: “Girl please. It’s great that” Touch is what keeps us connected “. But you don’t have to make people uncomfortable and to act as if you were the victim. “
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The fan added: “Love drew and it had it rough, but it is not a radical thing not to have borders in personal space, come on.”
Another person said: “It is exasperating to see an adult human does not understand the concept of consent. Grow.”
Barrymore admits that he was told to “go back a little”
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In the midst of mixed reactions to her warm and affectionate interview style, Barrymore’s Warm admitted that she was working there and recently shared that she was trying to maintain more physical distance in the future.
Last month, she told Cynthia Erivo that people advised her to “go back a bit“Due to its delicate nature.
However, like Bertinelli, Erivo has seen things differently, saying that people often fear physical connection, assuming that it must be romantic. She stressed that touch is an important way to communicate, even with friends.