tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post7960298788372973559..comments2024-03-28T07:49:04.960+00:00Comments on nickhereandnow: Hugs and kissesnickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-34968802495376783962016-04-22T15:30:37.267+01:002016-04-22T15:30:37.267+01:00Rose: Horses for courses, absolutely. If someone h...Rose: Horses for courses, absolutely. If someone hates being touched, fair enough, and trying to do so is just asking for trouble. I also like casual patting (of Jenny, that is) but I have to be careful not to overdo it.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-17921847560732836212016-04-22T15:12:59.520+01:002016-04-22T15:12:59.520+01:00I'm not proud, I'll hug and kiss anyone (I...I'm not proud, I'll hug and kiss anyone (I draw the line at politicians though, ugh).<br /><br />I was the affectionate one in the family. My grandmother hated physical affection, but she put up with it from me, despite her protestations.<br /><br />Dave doesn't like to be touched socially and he would rather not hug and kiss anyone in greeting. However, he and I are affectionate together, though I keep the casual patting to a minimum. <br /><br />Horses for courses. I think it's important to respect people's bodies. If they don't like being touched, then don't touch them. If they are enthusiastic huggers and kissers and you like that too - WINNING.Roseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07469442580348062913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-37499558341991585702016-04-21T18:44:28.368+01:002016-04-21T18:44:28.368+01:00Tammy: A shame that your dad never hugged you. Why...Tammy: A shame that your dad never hugged you. Why do some men think that physical affection is somehow unnatural and improper? But it looks like you compensate nicely with all the doggy kisses!<br /><br />I'd give you a big bear hug too, Tammy. Though I'm almost a foot taller than you so it could be a little awkward!Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-13065797840243257832016-04-21T18:07:39.725+01:002016-04-21T18:07:39.725+01:00i've always been a hugger. a great bear hugger...i've always been a hugger. a great bear hugger. but at five feet one i agree with ms scarlet. i'm usually buried in their chest!<br />my mother hugged us always. my dad almost never. he was the john wayne type. <br />the marine hugs his grandsons but never me. <br />i haven't kissed anyone in years. <br />BUT!...<br />i kiss all dogs. i do. on their nose on their head... or their silky ears. i would kiss an elephant too if i could get close enough to one.<br />and a fuzzy little sea otter... you get the idea.<br />maybe i like affection with animals more than people? i don't know.<br />there's a wonderful kinship and love there. i do know that. and it's returned full measure! <br />i would give you a great bear hug nick. whenever i meet you!<br />jenny too!<br />tammy jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568939993585811311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-16148230377927162952016-04-20T20:51:23.980+01:002016-04-20T20:51:23.980+01:00Keith: Of course they might reply "The last t...Keith: Of course they might reply "The last time you had one, matey"<br /><br />Polly: Hugs are safer if you're not sure what to do. A kiss can be quite startling to someone who isn't expecting one.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-26461501485820626322016-04-20T20:25:15.557+01:002016-04-20T20:25:15.557+01:00I'm a hugger and a peck on the cheek kind of g...I'm a hugger and a peck on the cheek kind of girl, but only with people I know well. If I've known someone a little while and like them I will hug only.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-83665942831244171822016-04-20T20:00:06.251+01:002016-04-20T20:00:06.251+01:00Hugging is the best way to get rid of someone you ...Hugging is the best way to get rid of someone you don't like, or don't want to be associated with any more. If they hug you, just push them away, screw up your face and say "Poo! When did you last have a bath?" Works every time; guaranteed! <br /><br />From "Friendless Keith".Robert Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13163819196303858927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-36268755789281995092016-04-20T08:00:35.747+01:002016-04-20T08:00:35.747+01:00www: Inappropriate behaviour by men is the bane of...www: Inappropriate behaviour by men is the bane of our age. It really is time they wised up. I expected you were a hugger and a kisser - you're Irish after all!Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-11230924674238014302016-04-20T02:40:17.141+01:002016-04-20T02:40:17.141+01:00I'm a hugger and kisser so never give it any t...I'm a hugger and kisser so never give it any thought. I usually pick up the do not touch me! vibe but it's very, very rare in my circle. Also I always check with new acquaintances, with a laugh, are you a hugger? 100% are. Some guys have been completely inappropriate and I've told them: you're now off my hug list, pal.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-46322488234376723262016-04-19T18:33:26.532+01:002016-04-19T18:33:26.532+01:00Ramana: Goodness, that seems very strait-laced to ...Ramana: Goodness, that seems very strait-laced to us Brits! But it does avoid all the uncertainty about who you should hug or kiss, and how.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-63711292267525846452016-04-19T16:15:12.161+01:002016-04-19T16:15:12.161+01:00I am an Indian living in India and as such this po...I am an Indian living in India and as such this post is of no significance to me. Except for a minuscule number of highly Westernised group of people, hugging and kissing are strictly private.Rummuserhttp://www.rummuser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-935885145599696532016-04-19T09:23:45.143+01:002016-04-19T09:23:45.143+01:00Helen: A tap on the arm or a light kiss - an inter...Helen: A tap on the arm or a light kiss - an interesting custom. If men ever start routinely kissing each other, it'll be quite a culture shock!<br /><br />Jennifer: I guess if you're not used to hugging and kissing, it can feel extremely awkward. But what could be more natural if you feel fond of someone?<br /><br />Kylie: The balance thing is unfortunate. I guess lurching forward looks less odd than lurching backward, as if they're somehow off-putting!Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-38508129917466080642016-04-19T07:19:24.075+01:002016-04-19T07:19:24.075+01:00I grew up in a non-touchy family and the general c...I grew up in a non-touchy family and the general culture at that time was less touchy as well so I am still a bit awkward about initiating a more affectionate greeting but happy to reciprocate.<br />Unfortunately, as my balance becomes worse I stagger a bit. If I lurch forward it could look over friendly and if i step back it looks like i changed my mind!! sometimes i think i need to wear a signkyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-33038692123431455182016-04-19T04:15:10.865+01:002016-04-19T04:15:10.865+01:00I didn't grow up in a family that did lots of ...I didn't grow up in a family that did lots of hugging and kissing, so I tend to shy away from being the one to initiate physical contact. If I feel friendly towards someone I don't mind if they hug me....but a kiss might feel awkward. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-56883032550908367132016-04-19T03:16:52.868+01:002016-04-19T03:16:52.868+01:00Brought up in a non touching - and certainly not h...Brought up in a non touching - and certainly not hugging or kissing - I found the ritual cheek greeting in France quite pleasant and very much enjoy the Costa Rican greeting of a tap on the arm for people you know briefly and a light kiss for those you know better. Mark you...the men don't kiss each other. The amical tap suffices.Helen Devriesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-2322470581000180732016-04-18T22:19:12.520+01:002016-04-18T22:19:12.520+01:00Jacqueline: What I said to Heron! How can anyone b...Jacqueline: What I said to Heron! How can anyone be embarrassed by a natural display of affection?Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-76185892699409948132016-04-18T22:15:42.084+01:002016-04-18T22:15:42.084+01:00Maria: Grazie mille, mi capisci bene! E un abbracc...Maria: Grazie mille, mi capisci bene! E un abbraccio e un bacio anche a tu!<br /><br />Heron: Hugging and kissing is such fun, isn't it? A lovely form of friendliness.<br /><br />Jean: You must feel rather deprived at times! I'm sure teddy does his best to compensate.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-5009182921758047062016-04-18T22:14:13.539+01:002016-04-18T22:14:13.539+01:00I'll hug and kiss anyone given half the chance...I'll hug and kiss anyone given half the chance Nick !!!! <br />But, I have a friend who won't kiss anyone and gets really embarrassed about the hugging/kissing thing !!! Must be something to do with her past, I'm sure. <br />You keep kissing and hugging ...... surely it's a lovely thing ! XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-57540451161319983392016-04-18T21:05:43.159+01:002016-04-18T21:05:43.159+01:00I'm a hugger at heart, but people around here ...I'm a hugger at heart, but people around here aren't for the most part. You're lucky! I do have my teddy bear. :)CheerfulMonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934008738777906970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-52018084066658743222016-04-18T21:05:36.331+01:002016-04-18T21:05:36.331+01:00Nick, I too wasn't brought up to kiss anyone o...Nick, I too wasn't brought up to kiss anyone other than relations and hugs were a no, no.<br />Until one day I found myself in association with the 'theatre crowd' the hangups went into the bin and I have never looked back. <br />So like yourself I'm all for hugging and kissing for it is real honest exchange of energies without strings.A Heron's Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06563706152609630696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-32088937272157303622016-04-18T20:36:42.872+01:002016-04-18T20:36:42.872+01:00Well then Nick, here's "un grande abbracc...Well then Nick, here's "un grande abbraccio e un grosso bacio" from me! Greetings Maria xMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525028325800849416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-21540635512920075942016-04-18T19:23:33.182+01:002016-04-18T19:23:33.182+01:00Rachel: Well, I'm clearly the odd one out here...Rachel: Well, I'm clearly the odd one out here - me and the Northern Irish in general! I think I became a huggy/kissy person in the early seventies when I was mixing with all those hippie, free-love types in decadent London! My mother always hugs and kisses me, but with my brother in law it's strictly a handshake only.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-41782197121673858542016-04-18T19:05:30.819+01:002016-04-18T19:05:30.819+01:00I am not a huggy, kissy person. I think it is a g...I am not a huggy, kissy person. I think it is a generational thing; we never did it so I never do it. My mother never hugged me until she was 80. Even with people I have known all my life we do not hug or do anything when we meet except say "hello" or "bye" and walk away. There is no awkwardness, we just don't do it. Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-19497677258892110962016-04-18T17:45:55.513+01:002016-04-18T17:45:55.513+01:00Bijoux: I don't remember hugging or kissing an...Bijoux: I don't remember hugging or kissing anyone when I was young. I guess my mother kissed me but that's about it. Maybe that's why I like hugging and kissing so much as an adult - I'm making up for lost time!<br /><br />I don't think I've ever caught anything from kissing. Much more likely when you're just sitting in a crowded bus, I would say.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-75301881189561375622016-04-18T16:05:13.793+01:002016-04-18T16:05:13.793+01:00I dislike the kissing. It's unnecessary to me,...I dislike the kissing. It's unnecessary to me, plus I can be a bit of a germaphobe. I've been surprised at how commonplace hugging has become. I grew up only hugging my grandparents. It took some getting used to to begin hugging friends and acquaintances. I like it now. But I don't think I will ever like the kissing.Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.com