(((Hugs!)))
2007-09-09 09:58:35 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I Dont do it. I have a cousin who's so friendly and hugs almost all of us (his cousins) when he meets us. I dont really like it but.
My family culture dont really do hugging .
The way we do ....I dont know what it's called in English.
Put our hands like when we pray, put it close enough to the top of our nose, then touch the other hands ( he/she does the same) then take our hands back close to the nose before we put our hands down.
Most of the times I dont touch male's hands. I stop something like 5-10 cm before touching.
If the other person is a real stranger(males or females), we dont take our hands to the nose, just take it close to our neck and back to the same place before we put it down.
In any event we nod our head, to show politeness.
2007-09-09 15:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't recall a church of any denomination not having a "passing of the peace." I also realize that some people are more comfortable than others with contact with strangers. Most members are sensitive to this, and offer a handshake, unless it is plain that the newcomer is comfortable with a hug. We have also had teaching in small groups at the advisability of men greeting men and women greeting women. Not a law, just something to be aware of.
2007-09-09 17:16:35 · answer #2 · answered by One Wing Eagle Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
VC, as you may well know many Episcopalians hug when we pass the peace. In fact my church, St. Peter's, is well-known for passing the peace. We don't just greet the people around us. We go all over the place. It takes us 5-7 minutes to pass the peace. Some people hug and some shake hands, but everyone participates. It sometimes overwhelms the new people, but we just want them to feel welcome.
Edit--Son of a Preacher Man (Dusty's version) just came on. Spooky huh??
2007-09-09 10:27:59 · answer #3 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No so many hugs, but lots of handshakes. We have a part where we make a point to interrupt the program on the platform and greet one another. Good friends hug; the rest shake hands and say good morning.
2007-09-09 11:49:17 · answer #4 · answered by auntb93 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lots of churches do this on a regular basis.
If not during the official part of the service, its done before or after the service.
Pastor Art
2007-09-09 10:03:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I actually have to be careful with who I hug
I was told off yesterday
I bumped into an old school friend and me being me , went over and hugged her
and she flinched
my sister told me that she isnt a touchy feely person , but I didnt take that into consideration
so maybe cyber hugs are best
(((((HUGS))))))
2007-09-09 10:03:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
When we offer the sign of peace, I will often hug my family members. Otherwise, it's a handshake.
2007-09-09 10:04:32 · answer #7 · answered by maphiaLu™ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we do, towards the beginning of every service. It's a nice way of connecting with other people, of realizing that our spiritual journey is not something we do alone. And it makes you feel oh so much better!
(((all my friends at R&S!)))
Peace to you.
2007-09-09 12:49:04 · answer #8 · answered by Orpheus Rising 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many pagan religeons do as contact is a way to generate and share energy
2007-09-09 10:03:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We Wiccans hug in most of our ceremonies.
And I like hugging lots of people!
(((including you)))
2007-09-09 10:02:31 · answer #10 · answered by Lady Silver Rose * Wolf 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋