Utah Bob #35998 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 .....please do not try to pull me in for a man hug unless you’re a close relative. I’m not anti social. It’s just not a thing I'm comfortable with but it seems to be the norm nowadays. Call me crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 I got used to them being an elementary teacher for 35 years--and being only man except for custodian in entire building. brother is still coaching HS baseball and detests them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 Might be too many years as a cop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 17 minutes ago, Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L said: I got used to them being an elementary teacher for 35 years--and being only man except for custodian in entire building. brother is still coaching HS baseball and detests them Kids are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 I only do that at church, and not with everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 I've kinda learned to accept it. I'm related by marriage to some Puerto Ricans, and that's part of their culture. I accept it from them. Not from others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 44 minutes ago, Alpo said: I've kinda learned to accept it. I'm related by marriage to some Puerto Ricans, and that's part of their culture. I accept it from them. Not from others. As I said, relatives and children are OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 My Mom was a hugger. I picked it up from her. But, only relatives and true close and long time buddies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said: I only do that at church, and not with everyone. Mostly CAS matches, and ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Call me crazy too then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 well now , TC is admitting he be CRAZY but he has a way to go to catch up with me CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 The privilege is reserved for true friends that I haven’t seen in a good while and a VERY few friends who are really really close! Otherwise, a handshake is enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 48 minutes ago, Blackwater 53393 said: The privilege is reserved for true friends that I haven’t seen in a good while and a VERY few friends who are really really close! Otherwise, a handshake is enough. Even Cowgirls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 There is a proper etiquette for hugging cowgirls. I observe that. Mostly they tend to hug me before I could possibly stop them.... and I generally don’t mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 I am with you Bob. I am not a fan of “The Man Hug”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Not to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Wyatt Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I don't even like hugging some of my relatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 21 minutes ago, Dusty Wyatt said: I don't even like hugging some of my relatives. I don't even like being in the same room with most of my relatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Not a fan either! My grown sons and some family I haven't seen in a long time but that's it!! No man hugs please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Blackwater 53393 said: There is a proper etiquette for hugging cowgirls. I observe that. Mostly they tend to hug me before I could possibly stop them.... and I generally don’t mind! I usually tell her that she has just two hours to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Even as a cowgirl I'm not too big on hugs. If you're really close friends or family, fine, otherwise a handshake or howdy will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Lud Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Haha work in Hawaii with the natives. Bro secret handshake that turns into a half hug. Weird, but they are really good people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 5 hours ago, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: Even Cowgirls? We’re just talking men here. Hence the term man-hug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Louis Suomi SASS #31905 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 A lot of this touchy-feely huggy stuff is cultural. I was raised to hug my grandmother/grandfather and kiss them on the forehead as we entered their home and as we left their home. Same with my mother/father. My children are anemic at this - one follows the tradition, others not so much. Grandchildren are spotty at best with a hug. Culture changes - kinda have to go with the flow on this - it was a sign of respect that we did this. Oh well, I guess a hand shake and a grasp of the shoulder will work. :-/ STL Suomi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I'm not a hugger. I'm comfortable hugging Sawmill Mary and been doing that for over 50 years. I'm comfortable giving my two granddaughters a light quick hug on meeting or departing. My parents past away within a month of each other. Besides the obvious, I truly dreaded the hugging. Not just the close contact but the stinky perfume, cologne, and body soap. Old women want to keep you in a long, tight embrace and express their condolences. All I could endure. I was literally sick from the saturation of stinky stuff. Fortunately, the man hug is not practiced in our area, at least by mature men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 31 minutes ago, St. Louis Suomi SASS #31905 said: A lot of this touchy-feely huggy stuff is cultural. I was raised to hug my grandmother/grandfather and kiss them on the forehead as we entered their home and as we left their home. Same with my mother/father. My children are anemic at this - one follows the tradition, others not so much. Grandchildren are spotty at best with a hug. Culture changes - kinda have to go with the flow on this - it was a sign of respect that we did this. Oh well, I guess a hand shake and a grasp of the shoulder will work. :-/ STL Suomi I was just about to mention that. My mom's side of the family, eastern Europe, very huggy. Dad's side, English/German not so much. At church, Russian Orthodox, lots of hugging and cheek kissing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I'm not big into hugging, generally. I'm OK with hugs from the relatives I choose to associate with, simply because. I'll do the "man hug" with close friends from the military, but with anyone else, I'm happy to pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Plasters, SASS#60943 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 OK you have to realize that there different types of hugs. Man hugs other than from my sons isn't appreciated. Hug from a female if it's that girl hug thing where they just kind of lean forward and touch shoulders I can do without ; however those full frontal hugs from a blessed gal is very welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 Don’t misunderstand me. I am not anti-hug. I hug the mrs a few dozen times a day. Also babies and dogs. I even used to have a cat I occasionally hugged....when she’d let me. I draw the line at trees, bunnies and other guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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