I am a HUGE fan of hugging. I thought this article in the NY Times was interesting. Looks like the youths are changing the way we socially interact with each other one greeting at a time. I will have to say if people are giving "fake" hugs then just don't do it. I hate it when people give you a weak two pat on the back hug, just go for it, ya know? In the article is stated that Hi-Fives were.... boring... WRONG! Hi-Fives are awesome and will always be my second form of greeting if I don't feel the person wants a hug. I do however firmly so NO to the fist bump. I think a 3 second hug is good for people you don't really know but a good heartfelt embrace for a few seconds longer is what your friends should get. In the age of email, text, facebook... I agree we need something to really connect with and a hug is a perfect solution.
Now to start the kissing on the cheek wave... I love that greeting too!
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nice job Newsweek.
ReplyDeletei am a big fan of hugs. everyone should get one. the gangsta hug needs to go away. i do feel that hugging someone the first time you meet them is a little outside the current cultural norm, but good long hugs between friends is perfect. especially if they are a good hugger.
tender moments are even better.
*hug*
hugs are the best.
ReplyDeletei do agree, and have read other articles on the problems caused by the overpopulation of hugs in schools. when you have hallways smashed full of kids, hugs everytime they see a friend can cause major traffic jams.
but for the most part, i say the more hugs, the better.
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."
- Leo Buscaglia
Middleson: I love that quote... Thanks for sharing it.
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