Ceddybear Wrote:Lets say, John and Jen are dating, john gets shot, is in a coma so her best friend who happens to be a male named Vince comes in and hugs her because she is sad. That does not constitute hello goodbye, it's not appropriate.
But it is. (I know where you were going, I'm not contradicting you).
Obviously the girl needs consolidation, which allows a comfort/sympathy hug.
It depends on the intent. In most cases, it's perfectly fine. (Unless the hugger is trying to get into the other person's pants.)