{"id":677,"date":"2010-01-21T08:38:22","date_gmt":"2010-01-21T08:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/2010\/01\/national-hugging-day-the-rul.html"},"modified":"2010-01-21T08:38:22","modified_gmt":"2010-01-21T08:38:22","slug":"national-hugging-day-the-rul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2010\/01\/national-hugging-day-the-rul.html","title":{"rendered":"National Hug Day – the Rules for a Full Frontal Hug"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ART<\/span>Today is National Hugging Day! I’ve 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>
\nAnyway, if you are thinking about participating in this national holiday, “Hugging Day,” then there are some rules that you definitely will want to follow!
\nThe RULES of HUGGING!<\/strong>
\n1. 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!
\n2. Body Hygiene<\/strong>:
\nDo you smell good?
\nDid you workout and you’re all sweaty? No sweats please!
\n3. 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.
\n4. The Gentle Lean<\/strong>:
\nBest to lean in gently and slowly as you wrap your arms around the ‘huggee,’ lest you overwhelm them.
\n5. The Positioning of the Arms<\/strong>:
\nAbove or below the other person’s arms. Needless to say, if their arms are hanging by their sides, get out quick.
\n6. No Squishing, No Bear Hugs<\/strong>:
\nRemember, this is a gentle, sweet hug. Firm is one thing, but squishing is another! And bear hugs … for goodness sake, we’re not trying to knock the breath out of eachother!
\n7. No Back Patting<\/strong>:
\nBack patting can lead to burping and it’s just not good feng shui. Breaks the loving energy!
\n8. Body Language<\/strong>:
\nPay attention to your huggee’s body language. When they begin to let go, you let go as well. Not to worry, this is not the last hug ever!
\nEnjoy your day!
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