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When I imagine a hug, I instantly see two friends meeting for some outing and
greeting each other with a hug. It is obviously a friendly and warm hug, one
that is shared between people who care about each other. This hug conveys
love, though not romantic, and friendship for each other. They are happy to see
each other.
If two people hug near a casket and they are dressed in black, I imagine the
hug is one of sorrow and solace. They are comforting each other over the loss
of the person they are mourning. This is a sad hug, but still one that conveys
love to the other person and it is meant to be comforting. When I imagine two
people hugging at a high school reunion, I see a very happy and excited hug.
These people probably have not seen each other for years and are obviously
ecstatic to see an old friend again. I imagine the hug might be longer than is
usual, certainly longer than two friends who see each other frequently. If they
are very excited, they might hug the other person harder, or bounce back and
forth in an excited way. This hug is meant to convey their joy in seeing old
friends.
When a man and woman hug in a nightclub and they are just beginning a
romantic relationship, I imagine the hug is meant to convey amorous feelings
for each other. Their bodies would probably be closer to each other in this hug
than in the others discussed thus far, and the hug would be more tender. This
hug is meant to help the couple establish a romantic bond. Whereas, if the hug
is in the same setting, but between two friends celebrating a football victory,
then I imagine the hug would be one where the men hug and clap each other
on the back really hard. Their bodies wouldn’t be as close as the romantic
couple, and would probably include cheering or laughter. This hug is
celebratory and meant to convey their extreme happiness in their victory.
Two people hugging from a distance, who only slightly touch shoulders for a
short period tells me they are probably not be comfortable hugging the other
person. Perhaps they are newly acquainted or simply do not enjoy hugging
others. It could also mean they are not very excited to see each other. This hug
is meant to greet the other person, but leave a distance (feelings wise) between
the two. If two people hug and press their bodies together and rest their head
on each other’s shoulders, I imagine this hug is between a loving couple.
Perhaps they have been together for many years. This hug is meant to show
their love for each other and their comfort in being with the other. This hug is
probably long, as they are resting their heads on the others shoulder, and it
shows their connection.

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