A Warm Embrace

"Brothers don't shake hands, brothers gotta hug". I know we should welcome a hug, but, I hate to admit, I'm a little selective as to who gets a squeeze from me. Occasionally, it's OK to hug a guy, maybe someone you haven't seen for a long time, but the hug should be measured in nano seconds, and hands should be placed well above the equator. I can't express enough how important these rules of engagement are. I'm not homophobic, everyone needs a hug, or to give a hug now and then. It has more to do with personal space. For a very brief moment, you've had to let your force shield down, and welcomed someone into your personal atmosphere. That person needs to be considerate, and not take liberties with your vulnerability. Now, if it's someone of the opposite sex, and as long as both parties want the affection, it's OK to embrace longer than the specified time restraint. If you expect to hug or be hugged on a regular basis, there needs to be attention given to personal hygiene. If you happen to find yourself less than fresh, either a handshake, along with a disclaimer about being sweaty, should be submitted prior to hugging. If the other party is alright with that situation, then the rules stated above apply. Special exceptions should be made regarding children under the age of 9, grandparents, and bears. You want your kids to hug you to reinforce the fact that you love them. Grandparents, pretty much, just seem to be above the law, and break all the rules when hugging. It may also involve a kiss, or multiple kisses, followed by a pinch on the cheek. Totally unacceptable for the rest of the population. Now that we've covered the rules for embracing, come give me a big man hug to start your day off a little skeezed out!