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I've lived and worked in latinamerica for years now and I cannot imagine a scenario where one would hug or side hug a potential business partner. An existing bu

I've lived and worked in latinamerica for years now and I cannot imagine a scenario where one would hug or side hug a potential business partner. An existing business partner alright sure -- but one you're just meeting? I just can't picture it. I mention this because latinamerica is much more relaxed socially than the US.

modoc 12y ago
US male here. I've been hugged by many women I've just met at multiple events and conferences. I'm no male model, nor would I initiate a hug with someone I'd just met (or generally in a business context unless I knew them extremely well), however there seem to be a large number of women who are "huggers" and hug instead of a handshake. Just saying this isn't a male-on-female only thing. Women do this on a pretty regular basis in my experience. EDIT - In NO way defending groping, by any gender.
- BerislavLopac 12y ago
  "Just saying this isn't a male-on-female only thing." My point exactly -- I can't imagine myself allowing any potential business partner, male or female, giving me unsolicited hugs unless we knew each other for years. Note, this includes people I find attractive and might otherwise be interested in.