Men hugging each other ?

[Questions]

I'm really not sure about all this. It is epidemic now. Another instance of us being influenced by behaviour from across the pond. In my day it was just a straight forward handshake. It's not just the youngsters is it ? It needs to stop.

 

[Woodchip]

Really? You scared someone may hug you and touch your bum?

Do footballers disgust you when they hug and jump on each other?

 

[Questions]

Really? You scared someone may hug you and touch your bum?

Do footballers disgust you when they hug and jump on each other?

No, maybe I should have added that it's when they meet up that I find it odd.
Not bothered by a bit of jubilation hugging.
Quite happy if anyone touches my bum btw.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

I agree. A handshake is appropriate for most occasions.

 

[00snook]

Come on a man hug is a beautiful thing.

Not everyday mind you, but for mates you haven't seen for a while it's a nice show of affection.

 

[Hamilton]

I'm really not sure about all this. It is epidemic now. Another instance of us being influenced by behaviour from across the pond. In my day it was just a straight forward handshake. It's not just the youngsters is it ? It needs to stop.

Yeah, but in your day we didn't win anything.

 

[albion534]

I only see a close mate of mine every few months due to him working in London, and we always man/bear hug each other, I don't find it weird....

 

[Questions]

Yeah, but in your day we didn't win anything.

Fair point but ........ But Sir Alf Ramsey would be turning in his grave, God bless him.

 

[supaseagull]

The only blokes who can't give a man hug are those who are uncomfortable about their sexuality!

 

[MattBackHome]

Where do you stand on felching?

 

[BBassic]

All of my mates are fine with a hug. Don't see anything wrong it.

 

[MACROBLUE]

I agree. A handshake is appropriate for most occasions.

How terribly English old chap. Chin up.

 

[Rogero]

Where do you stand on felching?

Is that near Worthing?

 

[NickBHAFC18]

Pfffttt, If they are a very good friend why not? Nothing wrong will a little bit of bromance.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

How terribly English old chap. Chin up.

It does save a lot of awkwardness.

 

[Taybha]

The new American way of saying hello is to run at each other at 40mph and smash into the other chaps chest , call me old fashioned but i liked it better when they just hug .

 

[viscentaye]

No probs for Dad, brothers and good friends, why not? Take it we are talking "man hug", leaning in, a pat or two on the back?!

 

[spig100963]

Where do you stand on felching?

Love that word. Never been able to look at Bailey's Irish cream quite the same since I found its meaning.

 

[Deleted member 18477]

you say hug... its usually merely a chest touch followed by a pat on the back.

with a woman its more of a hug with a kiss on the cheek depending on how well you know them.

but yea to answer your question.. bromance is fine.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

No probs for Dad, brothers and good friends, why not? Take it we are talking "man hug", leaning in, a pat or two on the back?!

There you have the problem in a nutshell. New conventions.

Plus - who counts as a good friend ? What about three people approaching you, one you count a good friend, one you have met recently who you like, and one you have known for a long time, but actually don't really care for. Who gets the hugs ?

Much better to just stick out your hand.