. "Warm Fuzzies" and "Cold Pricklies" are not unknown in the US, but I've more often heard it used as a form of "pop" psychology, with mothers and children, sometimes with teachers and students. If someone (usually younger) does something good, the other party (usually older) is advised to remember to give a "warm fuzzy". This can range from words of approval, to a hug, to just a nod and a wink at the right time. On the other hand, an action that the older person doesn't like will earn a "cold prickly", such as a frown, reprimand, name on the board...
I think the terms are used because the meaning is almost intuitive. And, now that they've been mentioned in LJ, I wouldn't be surprised to see them spread. .
CPs and WFs
"Warm Fuzzies" and "Cold Pricklies" are not unknown in the US, but I've more often heard it used as a form of "pop" psychology, with mothers and children, sometimes with teachers and students. If someone (usually younger) does something good, the other party (usually older) is advised to remember to give a "warm fuzzy". This can range from words of approval, to a hug, to just a nod and a wink at the right time. On the other hand, an action that the older person doesn't like will earn a "cold prickly", such as a frown, reprimand, name on the board...
I think the terms are used because the meaning is almost intuitive. And, now that they've been mentioned in LJ, I wouldn't be surprised to see them spread.
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