Do you hug a friend when greeting them?
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
United States
January 4, 2007 6:10pm CST
When I meet a friend out in public, I always give them a hug. The hugs I receive back vary. There is the side hug, where you touch shoulder to shoulder. There is the hug where you wrap both arms around each other and squeeze tight. There is the burping hug, that is the hug that someone gives you and pats you on the back. Whatever type of hug you give or receive, it is a good hug. Give a friend a hug today. Don't forget your family members too!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
5 Jan 07
I am a hugger. I believe that people need more one-on-one contact. I am with you on the former boss though.
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@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
8 Jan 07
I always hug my friends, no matter where we are. If I don't know them well, I won't. The only family I have is my husband and kitties, and they all get a lot of huggies.
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@smiley20903 (495)
• United States
11 Jan 07
yes i hug all my friends and family....hugs tend to lighten people up..at my office everyone hugs each other just to say good morning....i think that's why i am still working here..a hug and there can go a long way....
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@sbeauty (5865)
• United States
5 Jan 07
I like to give hugs, too. I think everyone needs a hug. I used to work with high school special needs, and some people told me I shouldn't do that because I might get in legal trouble. But, I kept right on doing it and never had a problem. I had kids coming in between classes just to get hugs.
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@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
9 Jan 07
I hug my friends and family alot. It's just a way of showing them how much I love them.
@stailgate (2363)
• United States
5 Jan 07
Yes I do!! I always hug my family and friends when i meet them and when i leave.
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@iheartducks (343)
• United States
5 Jan 07
Yeah, I don't see very meny men hugging around either - they usually shake hands here as well.
@jodiebear (3)
• United States
5 Jan 07
Always, and i mean always... Yes!!! i do hug my friends when i see them, however my aquaintances.. well.. no i don't. there is something special about a dear friend and when i see them i want them to know i missed them and that they are special to me.
@maddymsc (10)
• India
5 Jan 07
ya hugging is a very common thing in india,many people hug in their own way but it clearly shows their interest in you,for example if one pats you on the back it shows his care towards you,if one
wraps his hands around you it shows his love towards you,you may think it's silly but its true you can try it!
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@shardadevi (192)
• India
11 Jan 07
firstly I tell u Elusive I like u question what u ask, and I feel gald to give response. Well same like u when ever I meet with my friedns & even family members mostly I also give them a hug & we do a the hug where we wrap both arms aroung each other and squeeze tight. And I think its a good if we meet with our friends & family members & give a hug because to do this we all r feel very glad.
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@runsgame (2031)
• India
6 Jan 07
wonderfully said. i am also having this habit of hugging my family members,childrens and friedns and even office colleagues. this will give a boost of happiness to them . even though their action si not correct or some thing wrong , then also i used to hug them with a smile and appreciation .
@coolcatzz (1587)
• Canada
5 Jan 07
I don't. There is nothing wrong with people hugging in public it's just that I feel uncomfortable when someone hugs me. I like my space. It is different if it's my kids or family though.
@soniashoes (62)
• United States
5 Jan 07
yes, we hug as well. My children are huggers too and I am proud of that
