I think it was meeting an old friend of mine that really spurred this hugging thing. An old friend whom you've been really close to and haven't seen in a very long time. A meeting such as that does deserve a hug. However awkward.
So I went out into the world and decided to work some cognitive therapy on myself, with practical assignments (aka hugs). And I've become better at it. Still it's awkward. It's no longer about the physical contact, it's just...it's an awkward form of greeting.
Yeah, that's it. It's the greeting aspect of it that bothers me more than anything. Random hugs bear an element of fun and niceness (and only a little fear), but when expectations are involved. Big no-no.
The hug should not be used as a greeting. Do we all agree?
(the following post was brought to you by M's intoxicated hugginess)
Showing posts with label hugs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hugs. Show all posts
2009-04-04
2009-01-10
Practice makes perfect, or less awkward at least

Because I'm practising this entire hugging thing, but I still have miles to go before I sleep. Or well until I get this hugging business under control. Though I still think the world would be a easier place if there was this much clarity in it, but I guess even so I'd still make the same face as the greenish dude.
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