Hugging- do you welcome its return

[Cherie]

It had become the normal, meet some random you used to work with in the street and they lean in for a hug, can't say I missed it and was glad of the opportunity not to have that at times awkward interaction

family yes of course, every man and his dog just no :yuk: and that is how it will be staying

[Ammi]

…I guess that I never hugged anyone that would have felt like an awkward hug as such…I do hug but only with the people that I’m closest to really../ that it feels very natural with…but yes, there will be hugs…:lovedup:…

[Cherie]

…I guess that I never hugged anyone that would have felt like an awkward hug as such…I do hug but only with the people that I’m closest to really../ that it feels very natural with…but yes, there will be hugs…:lovedup:…

have you never been in a situation where a colleague you don't know that well has leaned in for a hug - shudder -

Was in Sainsburys last week and an ex colleague insisted on an elbow bump...cringe :laugh: I know she would have been reaching with her outstretched arms in pre covid times, not missed that at all :laugh:

[Ammi]

have you never been in a situation where a colleague you don't know that well has leaned in for a hug - shudder -

Was in Sainsburys last week and an ex colleague insisted on an elbow bump...cringe :laugh: I know she would have been reaching with her outstretched arms in pre covid times, not missed that at all :laugh:


….no, not with ones that I only have a relationship of ‘colleague’ with…there are some that are also very close friends, so we’re obviously huggers …:laugh:..but I don’t have that with everyone…the difficult bit has actually been children because they’re so spontaneous aren’t they, and just go right ahead there in displaying their affection… I was actually thinking about this last night, who would be the first person I’d hug…and wondering when I’d ever let go again…there might be an arrest following it so keep your eye on news stories for this crazy lady who wouldn’t let go and didn’t care…it was worth the prison sentence….:love:..

[bots]

i'm not a hugger by nature ... trees or humans :laugh:

I will happily shake hands though ... and i can get my wipes out afterward so that remains the best solution for me

[joeysteele]

I don't hug people generally.
Obviously close family and friends.

I haven't through the pandemic so far, except to my Mum when her Sister, my Aunt was cruelly lost because of covid.

I still won't be hugging, I'm not joining the great get out free for all yet.

[Toy Soldier]

Everyone I ever hug lives with me :joker:.

Well actually one of my old friends from school who I see (pre-Covid) 3 or 4 times a year spontaneously turned into a "manly hugger" about 5 years ago. I've known him since I was literally a toddler, and we managed 30 full years without hugging :oh:. It was unsettling and it can stay gone :nono:.

[GoldHeart]

I don't know why the government are saying yes now to hugging , I'm not hugging anyone . So basically they'll be hugging with masks? , what's point.

[Daniel-X]

I’m a massive hugger and generally think it’s a really nice display of affection to someone.

[bots]

Everyone I ever hug lives with me :joker:.

Well actually one of my old friends from school who I see (pre-Covid) 3 or 4 times a year spontaneously turned into a "manly hugger" about 5 years ago. I've known him since I was literally a toddler, and we managed 30 full years without hugging :oh:. It was unsettling and it can stay gone :nono:.

i think there has been a sea change where about 5 years ago, it became acceptable to hug, prior to that time it wouldn't even have been considered as an option :laugh:

[Beso]

Yes, I will be hugging anyone who wants one.

[Strictly Jake]

No I'm not a hugger at all. Even sometimes Mey wife leans in for a hug and I'm like get off!

[Crimson Dynamo]

i dont hug anyone so no change

[Niamh.]

I'm not a fan of stranger/acquaintance hugs, Gav and the kids are the only ones I really hugged anyway and I've still been able to do that. I suppose I'm looking forward to seeing my best girl friends and giving them a hug because I missed them so much :')

[arista]

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[Smithy]

Didn’t even realise it had been illegal

Oops

[Ammi]

Didn’t even realise it had been illegal

Oops

…:laugh:…Super Spreader Smithy ….

[Niamh.]

Didn’t even realise it had been illegal

Oops

You were supposed to be doing the elbow bump :joker:

[smudgie]

Both kids love to hug their Mammy...as do their partners.
Hubby’s family are all big on hugging as well, 2 of my best friends will be in the queue for a big hug.
Other than that unless someone looks like they really need a hug then I don’t bother, a big smile will suffice.

[Cherie]

Didn’t even realise it had been illegal

Oops

You work in a vaccination centre and you didn't know that covid is spread by hugs :laugh: oops indeed :fist:

[Smithy]

…:laugh:…Super Spreader Smithy ….

You were supposed to be doing the elbow bump :joker:

:bawling:

I was bumping into something else :evilgrin:

[Smithy]

You work in a vaccination centre and you didn't know that covid is spread by hugs :laugh: oops indeed :fist:

I work on a testing site thank you very much!!! :hmph:

And and and, in my defence, I’ve hugged people outdoors, and usually in masks!!! So it’s not that bad

[Niamh.]

:bawling:

I was bumping into something else :evilgrin:

Well I hope you sanitised after :fist:

[Smithy]

Well I hope you sanitised after :fist:

Does a shower count :worry:

[Niamh.]

Does a shower count :worry:

Only if you sing Happy Birthday twice in there

[GoldHeart]

I work on a testing site thank you very much!!! :hmph:

And and and, in my defence, I’ve hugged people outdoors, and usually in masks!!! So it’s not that bad

I still think it defeats the object a bit to still hug with masks.

Surely waving or elbow tap is safer? .

[Jordan.]

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[Captain.Remy]

In France we kiss on the cheek...a lot. And it depends on the regions: either 2 (my region), 3 or 4 kisses on the cheek. All my British friends, in-laws etc have always been surprised to say the least (especially cheek kisses between men)

I tend to think I did it even when it wasn't necessary so I'm not eager to have it all back. There's a whole discussion about in France :joker: Because obviously this is the biggest issue we're facing at the minute. I will do it when I feel like it.

[Cherie]

]I work on a testing site t[/B]hank you very much!!! :hmph:

And and and, in my defence, I’ve hugged people outdoors, and usually in masks!!! So it’s not that bad

:omgno: Smithy hugging all the visitors

[Smithy]

I still think it defeats the object a bit to still hug with masks.

Surely waving or elbow tap is safer? .
Not really when you’re outdoors, the risk of catching it is minuscule
:omgno: Smithy hugging all the visitors

Nnnn only the fit ones :smug:

[Beso]

Not really when you’re outdoors, the risk of catching it is minuscule


Nnnn only the fit ones :smug:

Not when you are in slavering distance from them, ffs.

[Smithy]

Oh shut up you, you pissed off to Scotland for a weekend away during actual lockdown, I’ve only started hugging people once things opened up :nono::nono:

[Toy Soldier]

i think there has been a sea change where about 5 years ago, it became acceptable to hug, prior to that time it wouldn't even have been considered as an option :laugh:

You're saying he secretly wanted to hug everyone that whole time but it wasn't socially acceptable? That's quite sad then, really :(

[Beso]

Oh shut up you, you pissed off to Scotland for a weekend away during actual lockdown, I’ve only started hugging people once things opened up :nono::nono:

If you remember I didnt end up going, because I care to much about others.

[Livia]

It had become the normal, meet some random you used to work with in the street and they lean in for a hug, can't say I missed it and was glad of the opportunity not to have that at times awkward interaction

family yes of course, every man and his dog just no :yuk: and that is how it will be staying

That's exactly how I feel. I am not a hugger and consider the space around me to be personal space. I also haven't missed people trying to kiss me on the face when they don't know me.

[Crimson Dynamo]

If you remember I didnt end up going, because I care to much about others.

:clap1:
you show that infestation giver Smithy who is king of covid recovery

[rusticgal]

I love a hug...

[AnnieK]

God no.....I have told everyone that I intend to maintain the 2 metre distance for ever

We had a new starter at work once who hugged me on a night out (when I first got there so not even had a drink) - she still talks about how i froze and it was like hugging a corpse. I'm fine about that - back off and we'll be all good.

[Niamh.]

God no.....I have told everyone that I intend to maintain the 2 metre distance for ever

We had a new starter at work once who hugged me on a night out (when I first got there so not even had a drink) - she still talks about how i froze and it was like hugging a corpse. I'm fine about that - back off and we'll be all good.

Oh Annie, when you were pregnant did you get the bump feelers? That used to drive me insane. All of a sudden someone you literally just met thinks they can feel your stomach. I found that so creepy

[AnnieK]

Oh Annie, when you were pregnant did you get the bump feelers? That used to drive me insane. All of a sudden someone you literally just met thinks they can feel your stomach. I found that so creepy

I think I give off an unapproachable air to be honest :laugh: One woman tried it in the supermarket (I was about the pop) and I just took a huge step back and she apologised. Why anyone would think that's ok is strange isn't it?

[GoldHeart]

God no.....I have told everyone that I intend to maintain the 2 metre distance for ever

We had a new starter at work once who hugged me on a night out (when I first got there so not even had a drink) - she still talks about how i froze and it was like hugging a corpse. I'm fine about that - back off and we'll be all good.

:laugh: I completely understand and agree , especially if you don't have that Close relationship with someone. Or if you just appreciate and prefer your own personal space.

[Niamh.]

I think I give off an unapproachable air to be honest :laugh: One woman tried it in the supermarket (I was about the pop) and I just took a huge step back and she apologised. Why anyone would think that's ok is strange isn't it?

I'm normally pretty good at coming across as unapproachable :laugh: It must have been the pregnancy hormones making me weak, I cried because I lost a game of cards one time when I was pregnant

[Josy]

Definitely not.

I'm more of a distanced (only if I really really have to comfort someone) quick pat on the back/shoulder type of person

Unless you are part of my immediate family don't ever touch me in any way at all or depending on my mood you could get throat punched tbh [emoji23]

[Calderyon]

Nope.

[bots]

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[Crimson Dynamo]

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what utter BS

[bots]

what utter BS

it's brilliant isn't it :laugh:

[Lewismacfarlane]

I'll be hugging my best friend and family members but no one else

[AnnieK]

Me if anyone tried to hug me......at all

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[Crimson Dynamo]

it's brilliant isn't it :laugh:

shoehorn some PC bolloxio into it as well

BBC

[bots]

i think tomorrows drawings will be how to tie your shoe laces in a covid safe manner