Free Hugs

[sexmadwife]

But the time we live in could be changed if we started to actually shift away from what I've called the "asshole paradigm" at long last. People have, for some time now, thought it necessary to sacrifice politeness, fairness, caring, and sharing for "coolness" and the need to look tough and act like an asshole.

I've actually started doing a lot more friendly things when in public. Haven't thrown out any free hugs, but these days, I've been a lot more prone to engage people in conversation, hold doors, offer change, etc. One thing I've noticed has seemed to brighten my day is to brighten someone else's .

The easiest is a cashier somewhere. I'm usually very friendly and happy when I deal with them, just knowing that their job is monotonous, boring, and often filled with nasty people to deal with. It's nice when a cashier's eyes light up because of how I've treated them.

Life's too short to have a bunch of people running around acting like bad-asses 24/7.

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I totally agree with you and I like to think that I am polite but I think maybe it's a British thing being reserved (when sober ) but unfortunately it seems more difficult to distinguish who are the bad-asses and who are the good guys

 

[D-rock]

I meant I would be afraid to hug the person with the "FREE HUGS" sign, as they might just be waiting to snatch my wallet out of my back pocket

Maybe you can get a hug from a good looking lady then, and if she tries to pickpocket you then you just leave something good in your pocket for her to find. :tongue:

 

[jibbijib]

Yeah, gotta plan ahead and make a little hole in your pocket...

Glad people enjoy this! It certainly put a smile on my face. The video from Amsterdam is worth the watch. It's just hilarious. People come running and jumping to get a hug. Literally!

I think this is something that should be done more often. Also, theres one of Vancouver Canada, where a bunch of young guys dress up in mascot suits, and do good deeds, and help people help eachother. It's really neat.

I'd like to try this, it would be fun!

 

[dave_rhino]

Where it all started.

Free hugs is a real life controversial story of Juan Mann, A man whos sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives.....

Read on.

http://www.freehugscampaign.org/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_hugs

Hmm, I've been doing it for way longer than that.

It's been around for ages, basicly that was the first time it got attention on the internet.

 

[ckjedi66]

Nice to see something like that, people who just want to spread unconditional love. Now imagine if more people did it....hmmmm........:thumbsup:

 

[tdomaster]

free hugs^^

 

[ChefChiTown]

Free Hugs

Oh, well this was disappointing. I thought you meant Free H.U.G.'s, you know...

Hunky Underaged Guys...:dunno: OH WELL!!!

 

[Skyraider22]

That was nice:lovecoupl

 

[Skyraider22]

Oh, well this was disappointing. I thought you meant Free H.U.G.'s, you know...

Hunky Underaged Guys...:dunno: OH WELL!!!

Now that was funny:1orglaugh:1orglaugh:rofl::rofl

 

[senob44]

Hey jibbi, you got any free hugs left? I think I'd like one!

Good story too. :thumbsup:

 

[jibbijib]

Yeah of course I do, I'm a certified dealer in hugs... and h.u.g.'s :thumbsup:

 

[tdomaster]

a dealer of hugs? lol

 

[Dawn]

We can get hugs in this thread? :dunno: