[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Smithy

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

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 Because obviously this is the biggest issue we're facing at the minute. I will do it when I feel like it.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Smithy;11044664[B

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

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

Smithy hugging all the visitors

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

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

Originally Posted by Cherie

Smithy hugging all the visitors

Nnnn only the fit ones

[Beso]

Originally Posted by Smithy

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


Nnnn only the fit ones

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

[user104658]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

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

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]

Originally Posted by 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

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

[Livia]

Originally Posted by 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 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]

Originally Posted by parmnion

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

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.]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

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 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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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.]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

I think I give off an unapproachable air to be honest 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 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

[Calderyon]

Nope.

[bots]

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

what utter BS

[bots]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

what utter BS

it's brilliant isn't it

[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

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

it's brilliant isn't it

shoehorn some PC bolloxio into it as well

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