
Hug
Affectionate Gesture
A hug is often given to show love, support, or comfort to someone.
After hearing the good news, she hugged her friend in joy.
Consent Important
Always ensure the other person is comfortable with physical contact before hugging.
Seeing his open arms, she stepped forward for a hug.
Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, hugging is not a common greeting; handshake or nod might be preferred.
He noticed they didn't hug, so he offered his hand instead.
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