How to Hug with Confidence

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: When you give someone a hug

   Depending on the person, he/she may not be a "huggy type" of person, and so, not everyone feels comfortable giving casual hugs.
   
   You can often sense when a hug feels appropriate. , Maybe say something like "I wanna hug!".
   
   If it's a congratulation hug, just say , "Congratulations!" and hug them. , Hugs don't have to mean anything if you don't want them to.
   
   For some people, a hug is something you can give to someone you just met.
   
   It only feels awkward if you make it seem awkward, so be casual and cool about it.
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   Step 2: make sure that you don't have any body odor as this can make any hug awkward and unenjoyable for the recipient.

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   Step 3: Make sure you're not wearing anything itchy or painful in any way.

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   Step 4: Make sure you're in a setting where it won't feel awkward for the recipient.

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   Step 5: When going up to hug someone

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   Step 6: don't just walk up and hug them.

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   Step 7: Don't make it awkward!

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