1. 06-18-11 10:02 AM #1
    Enkhbat
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    Guys hugging/kissing guys when they greet each other?

    What do you guys think of this?, in America guys seem to hug each other a lot when they meet to greet each other, sometimes kiss on cheek.

    Also in a poker tournament when a guy gets knocked out I see he tends get hugged lol. Especially by John Gale

    What are your rules?

    For me a kiss is a no no, I guess hugging is OK sometimes.
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  2. 06-18-11 10:10 AM #2
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    Hugging is fine, show some love. Kissing is way over board
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  3. 06-18-11 11:16 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Enkhbat View Post
    in America guys seem to hug each other a lot when they meet to greet each other, sometimes kiss on cheek.
    What are you basing this on?
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  4. 06-18-11 11:23 AM #4
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    What happened to just shaking hands?
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  5. 06-18-11 11:24 AM #5
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    The one handed hug is ok but anything else is to much.
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  6. 06-18-11 11:46 AM #6
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    I don't think guys kiss a lot in America, that is more European.
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  7. 06-19-11 02:36 PM #7
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    We'll I'm from Europe (Ireland) and I can tell you, we don't hug and kiss each other when greeting. A handshake is it.
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  8. 06-19-11 03:11 PM #8
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    A handshake for me, unless someone has died/been born
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  9. 06-19-11 03:15 PM #9
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    I don't see this in america, but in quebec is pretty commonplace.
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  10. 06-19-11 03:31 PM #10
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    I'll give a big ol hug to a buddy I haven't seen in a long time. Feel no reason to hug someone I see all the time.
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  11. 06-19-11 03:48 PM #11
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    It's a culture thing...it's cool in the Middle Eastern countries etc...but in the US doing the cheek thing pegs the gay scale
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  12. 06-19-11 03:52 PM #12
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    Can't really blame all Canucks for what the french do in Montreal.
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  13. 06-19-11 04:21 PM #13
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    One armed hug/backslap with simultaneous handshake.

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  14. 06-19-11 04:21 PM #14
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    Its customary in Italian/Persian culture
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  15. 06-20-11 10:01 AM #15
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    Don't see this often in the US. But I don't see the big deal if guys are secure in their sexuality.
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  16. 06-20-11 10:10 AM #16
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    Haven't seen too many guys slap each other on the ass for a good play like in the older times.
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  17. 06-20-11 10:12 AM #17
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    Italians will give a hug/kiss on cheek if it's a close friend/family member. Everyone else gets a handshake. =)
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  18. 06-20-11 10:18 AM #18
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    I think the one armed hug is good to go unless it has been a long time or a funeral or some big event. However if guys want to hug go for it, to each his own.

    The only ones who think a hug between men is gay are the homophobes...and we know about most homophobes.

    Just think David Dreier.
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  19. 06-20-11 10:18 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by Enkhbat View Post
    What do you guys think of this?, in America guys seem to hug each other a lot when they meet to greet each other, sometimes kiss on cheek. Also in a poker tournament when a guy gets knocked out I see he tends get hugged lol. Especially by John Gale What are your rules? For me a kiss is a no no, I guess hugging is OK sometimes.
    Move to the Middle East, where that practice is common place. As it is part of their culture. Especially by Armenians.

    My only wish for my fellow SBR posters is to start to read more books, and learn about cultures other than their own.
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  20. 07-19-11 09:28 AM #20
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    How do people great each other in the middle east?
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  21. 07-19-11 05:08 PM #21
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    Handshake for me.

    Dont like hugging guys ever. See mostly younger guys do this. IMO Guys hugging each other is just a fad and will die just like all fads do.

    Guess I'm too old.
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  22. 07-19-11 05:14 PM #22
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    i pat guys on the ass to show affection. hugging is so gay.
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  23. 07-19-11 05:38 PM #23
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    im ok with hugs buy kisses are a whole nother issue...

    guys that take offence our call it "gay" are the ones tryng to hide something
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  24. 07-19-11 05:43 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by cloudagh View Post
    I don't see this in america, but in quebec is pretty commonplace.
    Oh it is not commonplace lol Fact is the french hug less than the english, like as in a bro-hug.
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  25. 07-19-11 08:43 PM #25
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    I dont really get used with kissing guy, hugging is good.
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