IS there a correct way in which a lady should embrace, say a male friend or male in law.?

Question

I notice some women embrace 'both arms around neck' , isn't that too personal?

And I'm talking about a'married lady'.

Answer 1

I'm married. I embrace male friends in a side type hug around the waist or a hug from the shoulders up if that makes sense. If they're good friends that I know won't think it an advance on my part, I go ahead and give them a nice warm hug with a pat on the back. So, I guess it depends on how I think the man will react. If I think the male friend will think me putting a move on him or the other way around, I edge away from a hug.

Answer 2

Wrap one hand around the shoulders and the other on the back under there are presumably -- give a little squeeze maybe a cheek kiss if your close and your done. Sometimes a hug is so quick you don't realize where your hands are I don't think it matters unless there is already something fishy going on -- you know

Answer 3

IMO, that's too personal.

I hug family and close friends by putting both hands on other person's shoulders and leaning in with my upper body (lower body stays about 2-3 feet away) so my head comes towards their left shoulder.

Answer 4

If I were to hug, I lean in, shoulders may touch, my arms up around his shoulders, but still far enough apart my chest does not touch his.

Answer 5

it all depends on how comfortable both parties are. I like sticking with side to side hugs for most male friends and relatives.

Answer 6

Yeah, that's a really intimate embrace.

Answer 7

both arms are fine, but you shouldn't touch full body, some people take it the wrong way.

Answer 8

It's a matter of how close the two person can be.