I gotta say...that hug thing sounds good in theory but in a long trial run I'm sure I'd insult some more than others. There are some peeps out there that I wouldn't hug with a ten foot pole! And think about hanshakes and how some are nice, some are squishy-wet, some are annoying (the constant pumper), some are too hard, some are too soft...etc.

Imagine getting even closer than a hand extension to a stranger!?

Now don't get me wrong...I AM a hugger. I even got my in-laws hugging everyone in the family upon visiting and leaving. When I first got in the family they all (both sides...mom-in-law and dad-in-law) just said hiya when we got together. They were all initially startled when I started hugging everyone. Well...cept Mr. Lixy's step-nephews who kiss and hug and always have. Now they are used to it and it's the norm. I even got close family members saying "I love you" as often as possible...which they NEVER did!

But I digress!

I'll hug ya if I know ya...but instead of a shake (which passes germs) I'd prefer a wink!

And a BIG P.S. I'd hug any one of you (here @ Pixies) upon introduction/meeting...if you wouldn't mind!

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