Former Vice President Joe Biden acknowledged Wednesday that his tendency toward physical displays of affection and encouragement have made some women uncomfortable, and he promised to be “much more mindful” of respecting personal space.
In a cellphone video, Biden also teased an announcement of his political plans, promising to "be talking to you about a whole lot of issues," before conceding that his behavior had offended some.
"Social norms have begun to change. They've shifted," the 76-year-old Biden said, looking into the camera in a suit and open-collared shirt. "And the boundaries of protecting personal space have been reset.