{"id":4512,"date":"2013-01-21T11:57:19","date_gmt":"2013-01-21T16:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/?p=4512"},"modified":"2013-01-21T11:57:19","modified_gmt":"2013-01-21T16:57:19","slug":"national-hug-day-the-8-rules-of-hugging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2013\/01\/national-hug-day-the-8-rules-of-hugging.html","title":{"rendered":"National Hug Day: The 8 Rules of Hugging"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Today is National Hugging Day! I\u2019ve already hugged three people, and in doing so I realized that hugging is a bit more complex than just grabbing someone and squeezing! Not everyone welcomes a full frontal hug! Go figure.<\/em><\/p>\n

Anyway, if you are thinking about participating in this national holiday, “Hugging Day,” then there are some rules that you definitely will want to follow!<\/p>\n

The RULES of HUGGING!<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Oral Hygiene<\/strong>:
\nWhen was the last time you brushed your teeth? Gargled? Flossed?
\nWhat did you last eat? Is the smell of onion still lingering? Please, Good Oral Hygiene is an absolute must!<\/p>\n

2. Body Hygiene<\/strong>:
\nDo you smell good?
\nDid you workout and you\u2019re all sweaty? No sweats please!<\/p>\n

3. Eye Contact<\/strong>:
\nYou definitely want to make eye contact with someone before you hug it out! Friendly hugs require a brief eye-to-eye. Romantic hugs require a long-lasting simmer.<\/p>\n

4. The Gentle Lean<\/strong>:
\nBest to lean in gently and slowly as you wrap your arms around the \u2018huggee,\u2019 lest you overwhelm them.<\/p>\n

5. The Positioning of the Arms<\/strong>:
\nAbove or below the other person\u2019s arms \u2013 either way is fine. Needless to say, if their arms are hanging by their sides, get out quick.<\/p>\n

6. No Squishing, No Bear Hugs<\/strong>:
\nRemember, this is a gentle, sweet hug. Firm is one thing, but squishing is another! And bear hugs \u2026 for goodness sake, we\u2019re not trying to knock the breath out of each other!<\/p>\n

7. No Back Patting<\/strong>:
\nBack patting can lead to burping and it\u2019s just not good feng shui. Breaks the loving energy!<\/p>\n

8. Body Language<\/strong>:
\nPay attention to your huggee\u2019s body language. When they begin to let go, you let go as well. Not to worry, this is not your last hug ever!<\/p>\n

For more hugs, kisses, good energy and wellness wisdom, join the Kick in the Tush Club\/Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Enjoy your day!<\/p>\n

Spread the word\u2013NOT the icing!<\/p>\n

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