Hugs

Actually, i don't like to be hugged by just anybody. I choose who to hug and they are just my closest and my family circle. But as to others hugging me, even when i am not a close friend of theirs, i take a step back and take their hands instead to shake hands.

I do not greet people with hugs on our first meeting, and I do not think that I would feel very comfortable doing this. If it was the custom where I was, then I would probably go along with it as not to offend anyone, but that does not mean that I would be comfortable while doing it. Here, people usually nod and say "hi" as an acknowledgement of the introduction and greeting. Sometimes people shake hands as well, but it depends upon the people and how formal or informal the situation is.

Hi allknowing, Hmmmm, I've lived in the US all my life and this has never happened to me, at least not on a first introduction. I do hug my close friends and relatives, and actually would probably hug a few people from myLot should I ever meet them because I've known them for quite some time. But no, I wouldn't like this. The only time I've ever been hugged similiar to this is if I really got to know someone for quite a few hours talking and we got along well, and on parting there would be a hug possibly. Other than that, no, not for me and I would feel uncomfortable. I normally shake someone's hand on first meeting, that I'm ok with. I still hope you enjoyed your visit here and had a wonderful time with family and friends.

of course I like to cuddle ... but, of course, people who embraced me it was really knew me. Otherwise, of course would be very surprising for me and certainly I would ask, why are you hugging me?

Being hugged is okay as long as I know the person hugging me. I am not comfortable doing it with strangers. Hugging as a form of greeting is common in Arab countries. It is part of their culture but only to people they know and not to strangers. A shake hand would be okay for me.:-) Glad that you enjoyed your holiday tour.:-)

Hello, Be a Roman while in Rome is a very well known & old saying. If hugging is a custom in parts of the world [which it is] with no negative vibes about it & if we happen to be in those places, we would do well to reciprocate customarily. It may be a taboo according to our customs & traditions. I am not saying we should give our tradition a go by. At the same time, I see no harm in acknowledging the gesture. That's an opinion though.

I'm not really crazy about hugs from strangers but I love hugs from close friends and family. I guess it makes me feel a little awkward when a stranger hugs me..lol. I know it's a nice gesture but I am more of a big smile kind of greeter.

I love getting hugs from those I love, some hugs linger and others are warm embrasses. With my sister and kids the hugs are often a few minutes long. Sometimes My sister will put her head on my shoulder and just stand there for a few moments, long enough so I can feel her heart beat or hear it. It's the same with the kids. Hugs with strangers I rather not but I do get many hugs from strangers, the hugs are normally quick so I can handle it. If it was lingering it would bother me! Hugs to you Allknowing!

I think in western countries it is normal to people to hug again and again when you are being introduced to friends or even to strangers. Sometimes you would experience it when you meet people in a party and you don't even know them yet.

I also longed a hug from someone who is very dear to me. I miss warm hug from my parents. I can imagine that