Hug

If I don't know the person for me it's awkward but generally not refused.

Yeah I'm good with it, but certainly respect those who aren't.

I hug. I am southern. I was raised to be a hugger. Though I can't speak for us all, I would think we lean hugger.

I tend to not hug unless I know the person. It feels disingenuous otherwise. Sincerity matters.

It depends on who it is....how well I know them....and if I'm feeling comfortable with them.

Hugs from strangers? No..but I will hug their dog. LOL
and I do like hugging trees <3 <3 <3

Not usually, but sometimes there is an undeniable connection ??

Hey I'm all for hugs

sure.

No problem hugging, it's either genuine affection, casual friendliness, or a cheap thrill.

I'm a hugger. But I always check if new people are huggable.

I have a Free Hugs shirt. Does that answer the question? Lol

if it seems right then it is right but its generally people i know

I only hug friends or family, like most Brits!

If they’re good friends.

I will do the hug if I know you. I do respect personal space although mine has a small periphery. I get it if others have a larger one.

Family and close friends get hugs if they want them. Complete strangers will not get a hug IRL.

Not afraid of hugs.

Friends and family yes. Strangers no. Not comfortable with that. A handshake or head nod is fine.

I'm a hugger for the most part, but I find myself more reserved these days. There are fewer people I hug, mostly because there are fewer people I connect with, fewer that I'm WILLING to connect with. I've become this dichotomy of affectionate person who prefers his own personal cave; a gregarious hermit, if you will.
Regardless, one thing that really irks me is a weak hug. I hate'em! They're just so... Ugh!

If it is a two way street where you know the feeling is mutual then a big hell yes. It's so comforting in so many ways, from the edge of friendly all the way to a sexy moment so difficult to describe. Of course the approach from friendly to sexy and everything in between depends on the moment, the person and the circumstances. There is a time for everything.

I don't hug, shake hands or dance.

I'm not a touchy person. There are few people who may hug me, and fewer still with whom I am comfortable initiating a hug.

This is a good question. I've hugged though I felt awkward. I've hugged and felt that the receiver felt awkward. I've gone to asking if the intended recipient is comfortable with a hug.

Hugging for me implies a level of intimacy that I'm uncomfortable with in regard to strangers or even casual acquaintances. I tolerate hugging from friends and family, but I'm not overjoyed about it (but it doesn't really bother me, and I'll even initiate if hugging has been established within our relationship).