6 Times You Should Never Hug Someone

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the workplace

Complicated power dynamics, caution with physical contact. Hugging colleagues discouraged in professional settings. Exceptions for long-time coworkers at events.

Hugging colleagues not recommended in professional environment. Caution with physical contact. Exceptions for long-time coworkers at events.

workplaces

Hug only with clear mutual comfort. Applies to anyone working for you. Boundary keeps relationships professional. Handshake as formal and respectful alternative.

Hug with clear mutual comfort. Boundary for professionalism. Handshake as formal alternative

sick or injured

Hug not expected if person is sick or injured. Respect personal space. Observe body language for cues. Sensitivity to others' comfort and cues important.

Hug not expected if person is ill or injured. Respect personal space. Observe body language for cues. Sensitivity to comfort and cues important.

religiously

Avoid hugging if cultural or religious norms prohibit. Understand cultural and religious beliefs for proper greeting. Cues like religious garb or modest attire suggest no hug

Avoid hugging in different cultures or religions. Understand norms for proper greeting. Cues like religious garb or modest attire indicate no hug

arms are full

Hug not appropriate when someone's arms are full. Priority is handling packages, luggage. Express happiness, plan hug after settling items

Hug not appropriate when arms are full. Priority: handling packages, luggage. Express happiness, plan hug after settling items.

Hugs common among family and close friends, but not always appreciated. Understand relationship and context. Respect child's choice. Communicate openness to hugs.

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Hugs common among family, close friends. Context and relationship matter. Respect child's choice. Communicate openness to hugs