It feels like everyone decided that the best way to say "hello" was with a hug.
I was definitely not doing this in High School and University.
Sidenote: I was doing some other really inappropriate ways of saying hello. I guess I should have been giving hugs instead. Might have saved my reputation for a year or two.
Any ways....
I've been trying to pinpoint the year this must have happened to society.
Can we blame "Friends"?
Joey and Chandler hugged a lot.
And I mean a lot.
Surprisingly, I've become a hugger. Mostly, because I think I am supposed to be.
I meet my Hot Mom's for sushi....I give them a hug. Why? I just saw them yesterday!
I see someone who gave me a donation for my Relay for Life Team...I give them a hug. Wouldn't just a simple "thank you" do?
I run into the midwives who delivered my children and suddenly my arms are open wide. It's like my brain is chanting, HUG, HUG, HUG! Well, maybe hugging the women who delivered your children is a bit different. I mean, they have already seen my vagina. At its worst. Or actually, at its best. Depends who you ask.
Where was I?
Right. Hugging. Damn Vagina Talk.
So....
Where was I?
Right. Hugging. Damn Vagina Talk.
So....
I'm still a bit confused by all the hugging going on.
At the mall, I'm noticing teenagers running up to each other and giving hugs. Boys to girls, girls to girls, girls to boys, boys to boys. I don't get it. I am pretty damn sure you JUST saw each other in third period.
Whirlwind has a friend with the same name and they call each other, "Other Whirlwind". The other day at swimming lessons Whirlwind saw "Other Whirlwind" and started running as fast at she could with her arms wide open yelling, "Other Whirlwind, Other Whirlwind!". They greeted with a huge hug. It was adorable.
But, I think that is where it should stop.
From now on the only people I want to greet with hugs are my friends and family that I haven't seen for over 5 years.
Or if you do something really nice for me. Like saving my children from choking on their daily hot dogs.
Oh man you crack me up! But it is true seems like everyone is hugging! I especially notice it in the highschool aged kids.
ReplyDeleteSo, glad I am not the only one noticing this "trend". No wonder I always have a damn cold.
DeleteShut up!! You'd hug me when you'd see me for the first time. And it would take a crowbar to let go. Admit it!
ReplyDeleteVice Grip, Baby!
Delete*hug*
ReplyDeleteI just made a weird snorting gaff sound.
DeleteI'm not a hugger so rest assured if we ever meet I won't hug you. I'll simply slap your ass.
ReplyDeleteI think that's better.
I am glad you know what I'd prefer.
DeleteWell, I was going to visit Cranbrook in a few months, but I guess I'll drop by in one year to maximize my 5 years for that hug then. But I've been hugging since hugging was cool... friends, celebrities, pets.
ReplyDeleteSee you in a year!
DeleteFUCK yes. I don't get all the hugging. Family: hug. Friends after extended separation: hug. Co-worker or casual acquaintance I saw within the past week: nod, smile, wave, whatever. The bf makes fun of me because I'm not all touchy-feely with people- says my motto should be "Put 'er there". I just don't get it. Are people starved for physical contact these days?!?!
ReplyDeleteBUT, even though I'm a handshake kinda girl, I'll still hug you this summer.
R.
I will hug you this summer. B.c its been 5 years. p.s I love your boyfriend.
DeleteSome people are huggers, some are not. I think it's the backlash from all the social media interaction where we feel close to people because we text/message to them so much but we're never really close to them physically so when we actually see them we kinda over do it.
ReplyDeleteI got Hug Attacked by some bitch I'd never even MET before!! It was HORRIBLE!! I'm all about "Maintaining the FFP" (Five Foot Perimeter).
ReplyDelete@ MouthyBarberMom- I almost did a spit-take on that one. LOVE the FFP. I'm ALL ABOUT the FFP (and I'm totally adding that to my vocabulary.) R.
ReplyDeleteShe's good, eh!
Deletedude . . didn't you JUST skype hug me?
ReplyDeleteIn France they busk. In different areas it's a different number of times. I always felt like a dweeb when I would stick out my hand upon meeting a total stranger or hugging a friend! I hug people I like but hate that awkward feeling when you have to hug someone you'd rather give a sift kick in the ass! But it's better than having to figure out how many times you are to pretend to kiss a cheek!!
ReplyDeleteGood point! Fake kisses.. ewww.
DeleteI got hugged by the waitress serving our table recently. I am not a "hugger" to begin with so that was awkward for me.
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