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OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ?

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Just Plain Joe

11-11-2006 11:45:29

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I know it's off topic but I'm sure every tractor guy on the planet is going through this. Is it my imagination or is this "hugging" thing (as a form of greeting) getting out of hand. On TV talk-host shows, everyone hugs. Kids at school who haven't seen their friend since yesterday hug immediately when they see each other. I go out to some sort of a function and I find myself being hugged (and being expected to hug back) by in a lot of cases, people I hardly (or maybe don't even) know. And of course along with the hugs goes the little cheek-to-cheek brush, and maybe even a little kissing peck below the ear! A little hug and a squeeze here and another one there ..... I'm just not that comfortable with the whole darned thing. Now a hug for my gramma when attending grampa's funeral, well why not? But hugging my wife's bridge partner at a social gathering when I don't even know her name? C'mon, cut me a little slack. I'm considering getting a big 4" button and pinning it on my chest which says ... "You Are Entering A Hug-Free Zone". Do you think that will keep the huggers away? I'm all for tree-hugging, and even animal-hugging but the human-hugging habit is driving me crazy. Any one else feel this way? Any suggestions as to a simple solution?

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Jimmy King

11-12-2006 01:09:26

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Just Plain Joe, 11-11-2006 11:45:29

I will be 65 in 15 days, was raised in a family that did not hug or tell people we loved them, both sides Mom and Dad. I don't remember my Mom hugging me after I was 8 or 9. She will be 91 in Dec, and lives next door we hug regulary now and I tell her I love her. I only remember telling my Dad I loved him and hugging him onced just before he went into surgery, of which he only lived 16 days after and could not comunate, sure glad I did. I have lightened up a bunch over the years. When my wife dided 3 years ago at visitation 85% of the women hugged me two men one was my boss we are very good friends and one other friend. At the funeral a man that I considered a very good friend 21 years my senior, and now gone went by me as the people went by the casket, leaned over and hugged me and that was when I lost it. Vic told me later I just had to do it, when he was younger he drank enought booze to float a ship always had a half smoked cigar in his mouth, and drove a stock car until in his fifties, died from cancer at 83. One of the few non family people I really do miss, he and one of my Uncles were best friends since they were boys, my Uncle died last year. Now Hugh Mackay if I ever get to meet you am I going to hug you He!! no you will get a hand shake. Jim

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Uh-huh

11-11-2006 20:50:44

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Just Plain Joe, 11-11-2006 11:45:29

Hugs are fine, but when Grandma started trying to slip me the tongue, I had to object.

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Bob

11-11-2006 18:11:41

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Just Plain Joe, 11-11-2006 11:45:29

Besides the hugs, how about all the rubbing cheeks and slobbery kissing, such as between the host and guests on talk shows!

I guess you have to be a "Hollywood type" to get into all that! YUCK!

Another thing is the "high-fiveing" and palming and handshaking the "sporto-types" do.

My son ticked off a neighbor, and upon amends being made, the (sporto) neighbor thought I should "high-five" and go through various other handshaking rituals, to prove we were now "buds".

I said, "What the #$%% would I want to shake hands with YOU for?" It was the KID he was having trouble with, and my suggestion was that he should call the cops on MY KID, as the kid deserved it.

I was not the end of a game, and I'm not a "sporto", and I didn't need all the hand petting! (END OF RANT!)

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Bob

11-11-2006 18:11:30

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Just Plain Joe, 11-11-2006 11:45:29

Besides the hugs, how about all the rubbing cheeks and slobbery kissing, such as between the host and guests on talk shows!

I guess you have to be a "Hollywood type" to get into all that! YUCK!

Another thing is the "high-fiveing" and palming and handshaking the "sporto-types" do.

My son ticked off a neighbor, and upon amends being made, the (sporto) neighbor thought I should "high-five" and go through various other handshaking rituals, to prove we were now "buds".

I said, "What the #$%% would I want to shake hands with YOU for?" It was the KID he was having trouble with, and my suggestion was that he should call the cops on MY KID, as the kid deserved it.

I was not the end of a game, and I'm not a "sporto", and I didn't need all the hand petting! (END OF RANT!)

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Randy as in Randy-IA

11-11-2006 17:20:11

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Just Plain Joe, 11-11-2006 11:45:29

No , You aren't getting old but you might be set in your way's just as I am . Back in the early '70's everyone was into " group hugs " . NO WAY ! I'm not keen on other people touching me in any way other than my wife . I don't like the friendly pats on the back from other guys either . I don't think I'm a homophob , just shake my hand and leave the rest of me alone ! When I'm out buckskinning all the short , old fat women want to hug everyone . It makes me very uncomfortable . A few or more brews make it a little more comfortable . But ya gotta do what's expected of you sometimes so I grin and bear it . Oh well !

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HAPPY DEERE

11-11-2006 16:59:40

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Just Plain Joe, 11-11-2006 11:45:29

hugging from a family memeber spouse maybe her family members a old friend you havent seen for awhile maybe people after soemthing tragic. i thinks ok but when everyone gives me a hug i think they feel sorry for me for soem reason i hate attention

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Led

11-11-2006 16:26:25

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Just Plain Joe, 11-11-2006 11:45:29

Try going to Vietnam vet memorial with Jane Fonda!! You won't get hugged.

Happy veterns day

Led

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730virgil

11-11-2006 21:13:55

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Led, 11-11-2006 16:26:25

you would be lucky not to be shot

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Jimmy King

11-12-2006 00:38:39

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to 730virgil, 11-11-2006 21:13:55

Jane Fonda should have been shot as a trator.

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coflyboy

11-12-2006 09:13:57

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Jimmy King, 11-12-2006 00:38:39

Shot?? Naw. How about hung along side of Sadam Hussein.
Just right, don't you think??

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Fawteen

11-11-2006 14:29:29

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Just Plain Joe, 11-11-2006 11:45:29

What you said. Family yes. Immediate family. Everyone else keep yer distance, male or female.

I hug my grandkids, including my younger grandsons. The teenager made it quite clear that he was too old to hug, and I respect that. Hug my daughters, hug my wife. Hug my 40+ year old son on the rare occasions that I see him. Even been known to hug my sisters-in-law, and my mother-in-law. But that's as far as it goes.

Been known to kiss my grandkids on the top of the head just to aggravate them, other'n that, the only kissin' that goes on around here is between me and SWMBO.

If that makes me an old-fashioned tight-a$$, well, I can deal with that...

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Midwest redneck

11-11-2006 13:32:19

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Just Plain Joe, 11-11-2006 11:45:29

I ONLY hug women, or girls over 18. I like getting hugs from attractive women over 30...makes me feel loved (a little anyway). At my old place of employment there were several women that were over 40 that were gorgeous and they would give me hugs every Christmas and my birthday, if I was lucky. But I dont like guys hugging me..... (I hate queers) and the thought of a guy giving me a hug makes me want to punch the guy in face with a set of brass knuckles.

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730virgil

11-11-2006 13:23:01

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Just Plain Joe, 11-11-2006 11:45:29

i think hugging sometimes gets carried away . when former m-i-l died some short fat lady grabbed me around neck and made it crack . i've had neck problems ever sense . why do people think they have to hug you around neck any way ? now if jessica simpson wants to hug me who am i to complain .

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doogdoog

11-11-2006 12:55:34

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Just Plain Joe, 11-11-2006 11:45:29

Aloha, You could try sticking your hand out for a shake.

Mahalo,
doogdoog

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Ivan H Copas

11-11-2006 12:18:24

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Just Plain Joe, 11-11-2006 11:45:29

The older I get the more precious are hugs.
Be thankful if you can find someone to show a little affection.

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Nebraska Cowman

11-11-2006 12:15:47

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Just Plain Joe, 11-11-2006 11:45:29

I'll have to dissagree. I think men in this culture have been taught to long that we don't need to be touched to feel loved. What we've ended up with is a bunch of men that don't even know how to love their wives, let alone anyone else. Is it no wonder our kids are looking for love in all the wrong places when they don't even feel loved at home?

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coflyboy

11-11-2006 16:29:18

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 11-11-2006 12:15:47

I was born and raised in an old country Dutch family. No one touched anyone, unless they were beating the hell out of you. The word love was not used. I was NEVER told by my parents that I was loved.
I married my wife, a truly remarkable woman. She said about my family 'this is bull sh**'. She started huging my dad, mother, and everyone else in the family. She changed the attitude of whole family. Most of them are dead now but those family members that are left routinely hug each other after not seeing each other for a while. While not said, the whole family appreciates the change my wife made in our family. I cannot thank her enough.
Granted their are excesses and abuses out there, but there is another side also.

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dan hill

11-11-2006 12:20:46

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 11-11-2006 12:15:47

Ditto on that...Many of my old friends have passed on, Im 69 and wished I had hugged them when they were here.

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Davis In SC

11-11-2006 12:04:16

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Just Plain Joe, 11-11-2006 11:45:29

I agree, hugging can be aggrevating.. I like my space, sometimes I even feel pressured by people that stand too close while carrying on a conversation. My rule of thumb is, if a person is close enough that I could reach out and touch them, they are too close.. Back to the hugging situation, I can bend the rules & accept a hug from an attractive lady. 8^)

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Dwight Blackwell

11-11-2006 12:03:25

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Just Plain Joe, 11-11-2006 11:45:29

A row of thumbtacks under the shirt does wonders curing the huggers

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Ed in Northern Va

11-12-2006 06:33:46

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Dwight Blackwell, 11-11-2006 12:03:25

Chronic halitosis and poor personal hygeine will also solve the problem.

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4010guy

11-11-2006 11:56:30

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Just Plain Joe, 11-11-2006 11:45:29

HA Ya i dont go much for that huggen stuff eather,, But then everybody always tells me im kind of a cranky ol coot to,,,When i was at my farthers furnral this summer everybody thot i needed a hug and by days end i was about ready to gag,,If i need a hug il go pet my dog. ;o)

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Vern-MI

11-11-2006 11:51:38

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Just Plain Joe, 11-11-2006 11:45:29

I don't even shake hands. Who knows where their hand has been. Yuck!

I think the "Hi, how are ya" thing is overdone also. If they wondered how you are then they should have called before waiting for the unscheduled meeting.

It's phoney!

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Ollie2

11-11-2006 17:02:24

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Vern-MI, 11-11-2006 11:51:38

You sound like a loner to me. good luck

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dan hill

11-11-2006 12:08:45

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Vern-MI, 11-11-2006 11:51:38

Youre close to dead.A hug from an old friend is prime rib....

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Larry NE IL

11-11-2006 13:54:42

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to dan hill, 11-11-2006 12:08:45

I love hugs from good lookin gals. I've got a neighbor down the street that's really well endowed and she always hugs me when we meet at partys. It's like hugging a big bag of marshmellos!!

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steveormary

11-11-2006 16:24:54

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to Larry NE IL, 11-11-2006 13:54:42

Now fellas, dont forget to hug your tractors
as often as you can.

steveormary

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B-maniac

11-11-2006 21:19:41

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Re: OT: Hugging ... am I getting old ? in reply to steveormary, 11-11-2006 16:24:54

Women love to hug you because it's the only legal and moral way to get their "hooters" touched in public!! They love it.

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