âTouch is the sense we take most for granted.â Photograph: Coneyl Jay/Getty Images âTouch is the sense we take most for granted.â Photograph: Coneyl Jay/Getty Images Social distancing has reminded us what a crucial role touch plays in our wellbeing, says social and cultural historian Joe Moran Sun 28 Feb 2021 07.00 EST When was the last time you touched someone you donât live with? One day last March, probably; youâre not sure of the date. Did you shake hands with a new colleague at work? Did your coat brush against another commuterâs on the train? Did someone bump your elbow and mutter an apology when rushing past you on an escalator? If youâd known that was the last time youâd make contact with the body of a stranger, youâd have paid more attention.