A rough guide to non-awkward hugging

I love hugs. There's nothing better than a great hug to lift up your spirits and make you feel loved. I came across this rough guide to non-awkward hugging through Liz (an incredible source of cool things on the internet). It's from a blog called "Anna-grams" (http://anna-grams.blogspot.com).

A Rough Guide to Non-Awkward Hugging

I hereby declare 2012 "Year of the Non-Awkward Hugs".

A year of NO A-Frames...

A year without ANY Sideways Hugging... (it is not your friend.  It is not even really a hug.)

There is no need to resort to the Pat-Pat-Hug.
You are no less manly for your lack of back-patting.

I am not a hot potato.  You can maintain contact for a full second if you like.

Lifting people off the ground is considered impolite.

 

And please, please, ALWAYS go left.

The important this is not to be afraid of the hug.  A good hug is a confident hug.

Now go forth, to hug in peace!

(Happy New Year)

I totally support eradicating awkward hugs in 2012.

G.