HI All, I have discovered a strange thing this winter. Since I have gotten to the point that I am always freezing to death I have started carrying a pashima shawl with me at all times. They are very lightweight and very warm and the fit in my purse easily. But the odd thing is that if I have this draped over my shoulders and I can tuck my arm underneath it and it is not available to be touched. This had been a real problem at my church, but this shawl thing seems to have eliminated most of the unwanted touching, plus it helps keep arm/shoulder/ neck warm. Lisa