Some people are huggers, some are not.

[C50]

I'm OK with hugging, truthfully I guess I enjoy a good wecoming hug, but I don't hug people I barely know.

 

[Wren]

It depends on the huggee ….

 

[Sunkist]

I'm with those who say 'not.'

 

[OldFeller]

I'm from a predominantly male household. (Much like the family in the film, The Accidental Tourist).

There was no hugging. My father wouldn't allow it.

So I give a hands off vibe without even trying to.

I don't mind if people want to hug me but I most likely look a little uncomfortable.

I could probably count on one hand the number of times people wanted to hug me.

 

[GoodEnuff]

Like others on here, physical contact in my family just wasn't done.

I will hug very few people, always someone I know quite well and haven't seen in a long time.

 

[Sunny]

Ditto here. I don't like automatic hugs the first minute I am introduced to someone. If it expresses genuine affection, especially among family and close friends, then yes.

 

[MountainRa]

I tolerate hugging.
But spare me the alternating check to check kisses.

 

[Pepper]

If we like each other YES YES YES
His parents are surprised my grandson and I hug in long embrace when saying goodbye.

The hippies and politicos ALWAYS HUGGED a lot. Does anyone besides me remember the affection that we had for each other??

Then we got old?? Forgot to smile on our brother? Experience taught you otherwise?

 

[DebraMae]

I am a hugger but if someone tries to force a long hug that makes me uncomfortable.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

"Do you mind if I give you a hug?"
No one has said no yet.

You mean nobody has said “yes” I mind that you give me a hug!

 

[IrishEyes]

You mean nobody has said “yes” I mind that you give me a hug!

If I ever meet you, I will remember that and comply, just for you.

 

[Capt Lightning]

I'm happy to hug.