There are many different ways to play with macaque, including, but not limited to grabbing, pulling, stretching, licking, and/or rubbing macaque. Sometimes macaque appreciates this, whereby he lets you know by spitting a thick white fluid at your face. If not, macaque just gets limp and uninterested. It is at this point that you must back away, for macaque can quickly and unexpectedly lash out in full force. Overall, most scientists, as well as most women, will tell you that macaque is best left alone, but if you like living life on the edge, there are always a few easy steps to protect yourself: