How long before a hug lasts too long?

[Oakie]

Serious question and work related:

In the context of showing support, appreciation or empathy for someone, when you give someone you know (but not family) a hug, how long can that hug last before it becomes 'too long' and becomes 'uncomfortable' or 'inappropriate'?

[p.dath]

In a work envinroment, it is too long when it makes the recipient uncomfortable.

And yes, that will vary from person to person. Best to avoid it unless you know the person well.

[Laxi]

just don't put your tounge in their ear:niceone:

[Virago]

A vexing question.

I went to the public library and got out a book entitled "How to Hug".

It was only when I got it home, I found that it was actually a volume of an encyclopedia...

[PirateJafa]

Instantly, if it isn't a hot chick. Ya fag.

[The Stranger]

Serious question and work related:

In the context of showing support, appreciation or empathy for someone, when you give someone you know (but not family) a hug, how long can that hug last before it becomes 'too long' and becomes 'uncomfortable' or 'inappropriate'?

Post a photo and I'll tell you.

[ajturbo]

depends if they have boobies or not....
if not, a hug should only last a second..

if they have boobies... should last until the cops turn up....

[bogan]

depends if they have boobies or not....
if not, a hug should only last a second..

if they have boobies... should last until the cops turn up....

or at least for 5 sec after you unhook their bra:bleh:

[YellowDog]

or at least for 5 sec after you unhook their bra:bleh:
Agreed.

The time constraint has to depend upon what the hands are doing :)

[Indiana_Jones]

Until I slip in the hot beef injection....

-Indy

[Hard Nut]

Just had a talk to a chick tonight about this very subject.............and could not make a decision:doh:

Trial and error me thinks, i'm going to start this with my female friend tomorrow evening:woohoo:.

Let you all know how long it last before she pushes me away......nice.

Nuts

[babyB]

has the position for 'hug -test-dummy' been filled yet? :whistle:

there is a hole lot of stuff that goes with hugs. if you want to take the time to analyse it.
its not so much a time factor...
its if the other persion seeks to let go earlier than you its best to respect his/her wishes and let go yourself, never mind how much youd like to hold on longer. if ya do its showing respect for where the other person is at.
Its basicaly being aware/sensing the embrace

[LBD]

If the Hug is mutual then the other should begin to realese the moment the one releases pressure

If it is onesided then 3 seconds tops...

[Jonno.]

Their family died - 10 secs
They lost their lunch money - no secs :nono:

[YellowDog]

Their family died - 10 secs
They lost their lunch money - no secs :nono:
That's not how you spell sex!

[Owl]

I'm not Huggy Bear, so I'll say naught!

James Deuce would be the man to answer this one!:msn-wink:

:chase:

[one fast tl1ooo]

When she looks like this you are gay if you let go http://fashionindie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/karolina-kurkova-vcw01.jpg:spanking::spanking:

[Fatt Max]

For me it's no more than 3 seconds, otherwise I get a stiffy, less if I'm hugging a girl...

[Swoop]

Why ask here?

PM Colapop and ask him directly. Go to "The Source".

[Oakie]

has the position for 'hug -test-dummy' been filled yet? :whistle:

Yes. It was nominated the work hug-test-dummy! True!

[scracha]

The length of the hug should be directly proportional to the size of their boobies.


Northern Hemisphere - Hugs are for soft southern fags......
Southern Hemisphere - Hugs are for soft northern fags......

[madbikeboy]

Afterwards. If she's been really good. A quick hug and some cleenex or something is considered appropriate? (I mean, isn't it?).

[firefighter]

Haha, love the tag.

Seriously, it totally depends on what the situation is, if it's congratulatory, short, if it's in consolidation for a tragedy, then as long as they need.

[surfer]

Most hugs end when you feel someone patting your back - much like wrestlers when they want to break a hold. Don't believe me, you watch someone hugging then...and don't get caught spying you pervert:bleh:

Lots of different types of hugs too - the A frame where your genitals don't touch because you're a scaredy hugger, a really close hug where all your body touches mmmmmmm nice:clap: Then its into more dangerous territory where the hugger starts moving up and down whislt hugging could be yucky depending on who it is or how much $ they want lol...I expect there are more...

[oldrider]

Haha, love the tag.

Seriously, it totally depends on what the situation is, if it's congratulatory, short, if it's in consolidation for a tragedy, then as long as they need.

Never really noticed tags! Had a look to see what you meant, yeah got it :killingme (still don't understand what the tags are for though)

Hugging? I've got about as much hug appeal as a stick insect but if that's your thing hug away, I can handle it! :hug:

Ladies? (sigh) I will make sacrifices for ladies who feel the need to hug! :devil2:

[Dean]

Slowly push you're chest against the womans breasts, lightly then apply pressure. Push you're arms in more and slowly tighten you're squeeze for 4 seconds then ease off. Slightly give them a 'whiff" of you're after shave by moving you're head in closer to theirs. Massage their backs with you're four fingers around the back shoulder blade then move the fingers a tad lower but not to low (respect their body). Kill the awkwardness with conversation, dont be too greedy. Presto. This can be applied to men hugs to, nothing sexual, just a comforting bromance hug for any greiving occcasion.

[R1madness]

havin been in the position o needin a few hugs lately i would have to say that you will know when its time to let go. when i stop huggin you back relax and i will step away a littke. i think most people need a hug from time to time. even man hugs are comforting if you are really hurtin inside.

[Blackshear]

She just broke up from a 2-year relationship - Until s/he lets go.
Haven't-seen-your-guy/lady-friend-in-awhile hug - 2 seconds, and that's motherfucking tops.
She's hawt - Until she swats away your hand from her arse.

[mynameis]

depends if they have boobies or not....
if not, a hug should only last a second..

if they have boobies... should last until the cops turn up....

You mean boobies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNDlf6hA6TY

[Mystic13]

Only hug them if they're standing up.

The sitting hug - can only be done once the arm over the shoulder has been accepted.

The laying down hug - is a two stage hug. Stage 1 is to turn and face them with a hand on them. If this is accepted you may move to stage 2. The full embrace.
WARNING #1 - This is not to be performed on environmentalists without completing the pre-requiste tree hug below.
WARNING #2 - The laying down hug should not be performed on a deceased person.

The Hug From Behind - can only be performed with humour. Unless you've checked first for signs that they find you attractive.

The Practise Golf Hug - well you've all seen that on TV.

The Motorcycle Hug - performed in the absence of a live body or when you feel you can't hold back your motorcycle love.

The Tree Hug - performed in the presence of another person who loves the environment. This is the precursor to the laying down hug to follow.

The Dog Hug - performed on a pet dog when the world is getting you down a bit and it seems no one will listen. I know we have seeing eye dogs etc But it seems to me there should be a depression dog. Given to someone suffering depression or loss.

The Dog Hug #2 - that's where you get hugged by a seriously stunningly beautiful young lady for no apparent reason. Followed by her returning to friends and being handed money.

The We're Just Friends Hug - You usually get this after you've stuffed up one of the more basic hugs above. It's designed to let you down easily and to ensure they can leave the room safely.

The Helen Clark Hug - Usually a sign that you're a Labour supporter or you've drunk too much. Or both.
:grouphug: :grouphug:

[munster]

My personal rule is "the bigger the boobs the longer the hug"

[mossy1200]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LWX_4IYibw

man hugs are not appropriate NUDE

[ready4whatever]

Give my mrs long hugs as she has them D cups. Others, well depends. no need to hang on if theres no milk factories

[babyB]

Only hug them if they're standing up.
...............................
:grouphug: :grouphug:
you forgot one

the col hug - Acceptance is not necessary but its very binding

:lol::hug:

[Hard Nut]

Just had a talk to a chick tonight about this very subject.............and could not make a decision:doh:

Trial and error me thinks, i'm going to start this with my female friend tomorrow evening:woohoo:.

Let you all know how long it last before she pushes me away......nice.

Nuts


No more then 5 seconds............:2thumbsup

She said "Any longer then that and my hands will slip down to your arse"..........Good me thinks!! lol

Nuts

[Oakie]

Thanks guys. The comments have been a laugh and about what I expected. The poll results have been very useful though.

The context of this question was that at our work we look after intellectually disabled adults. We've been going through an exercise looking at the appropriateness of the hugs that sometimes happen between residents and our employees and part of that was finding out what is seen as a 'safe' length of hug. This is mainly as part of guidelines for new employees but will also form part of our relationships policy. This had to be evaluated in a real world situation (yeah, KiwiBiker!) so I didn't want to mention the purpose at the start unless it skewed the responses.

Richard

[oldrider]

Thanks guys. I didn't want to mention the purpose at the start unless it skewed the responses.Richard

The responses are not skewed? KB has lost it's way! :calm:

[Oakie]

The responses are not skewed? KB has lost it's way! :calm:

Well, not extra-skewed then. I just didn't want a "oh the poor dears, lets hug them for minutes" response because we try and make this place reflect as much as possible what happens in the 'real' world.

Also, if I had mentioned the target of the exercise at the start I'm sure no one would have mentioned boobies!

[surfer]

[QUOTEAlso, if I had mentioned the target of the exercise at the start I'm sure no one would have mentioned boobies![/QUOTE]


Yes they would

[EJK]

http://deadon.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/group-hug.jpg