Originally Posted by lucifer_sam

I've found that there is strict etiquette when it comes to friendly hugging. Namely:

1) Don't hug on first meeting someone unless you really clicked.
2) Always under-arm/over-arm unless otherwise indicated.
3) Girl offers, guy receives -- end of discussion. Nobody wants to be the tool that tries to assert male dominance in the group.
4) Three second max contact time. THIS IS IMPORTANT.
5) It's okay to decline a hug, but you need to stay outside hugging perimeter (approx. 5') to ensure there aren't mixed signals.