A Fresh Listen: Are you a hugger?
What would YOU do in this situation?
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Welcome to Jenny Says So, a modern day etiquette, social questions and occasional advice podcast where we throw out the definitions of “etiquette” and “manners” and replace them with empathy and curiosity. Hosted by Jenny Dreizen, the co-founder and COO of Fresh Starts Registry and Modern Day Etiquette Expert as featured in Forbes, Time Magazine, Apartment Therapy, Real Simple, Southern Living and Parade.
Today’s question is all about hugging…
Hey Jenny! I'm at a loss and need some advice. If you were usually a hugger and kisser when it came to greeting people, but no longer want to be, is that ok? I explained this to friends that I no longer want to have a hugging relationship with, and they are having a hard time. Some force themselves on me, others become highly insulted and freeze me out...and everything in between. What can I do to shift my relationship with hugging without negatively impacting my relationships with my friends? Thank you for the advice. Signed, No Longer a Hugger in New York.
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