This is alright, but you really have to get to know someone, as there are some people who just aren't huggers.

Perhaps, the most nicest and closest way to greet person. Hug can be from light breezy hug to hard embrace, all depends on the relationship with another person.I think I personaly would prefer this way of greeting another person, this way he or she will feel welcomed, accepted, and liked.

But only if I know the person. Otherwise it may result in an awkward moment or a sexual harassment suit. Either one sucks if you ask me.

I used to abhor it when I was a child and certain relatives would come up to me when I hadn't seen them for a while and want to smother me with a bear hug. As I have gotten older I realize it is not such a bad thing and I welcome hugs if they are done in sincerity.

Only with close family members and friends.

One can NEVER get too many of these!

I'm only a hug person with close friends and family. Generally, I will shake hands with my male friends/relatives and hug the females.

I come from a long line of huggers. This is how I was raised and within my family and circle of friends we do alot of hugging. Most men I know don't have a problem with a hug but it's not for everybody.

A hug or two a day keeps the blues away.

a wonderful greeting for my close female friends; i would much rather give my guy friends a high five.

I do this fairly often; should only be reserved for those who you're familiar with (and like, of course).

There is nothing wrong with a hug used as a greeting, especially if it's a close relative or somebody you haven't seen in a while. I find the more masculine forms of this (like the jock shoulder tap) are just guys trying to get around hugging each other. I think it shows insecurity, but that's just me.