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writes:The other night I was out at a coffee shop with some people I know professionally. One of the guys is an artist and was having an art reception there, so he invited the whole group of us via e-mail. I don't know him well and our acquaintance so far has been on a professional basis.When I went to leave (I had come by myself) I was going to shake his hand or something and instead he hugged me goodbye, saying it was "because I was a girl." I know he'd had at least a little bit to drink before this. Should I read anything into it? Guys, would you hug a girl goodbye if your intentions were only friendship-related?Thanks :)Nicole Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 October 2009): I wouldn't. One the other hand, he might have liked being around you and decided you warranted a big hug. Do you have any interest in him? E-mail him if you do and invite him to meet you for a friendly cup of coffee. That will give you a chance to evaluate him one-on-one and decide if there is any chemistry between you. The worst that could happen is he might say no. Do meet him in a public place just to be on the safe side.
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 October 2009): Based on what you said here, he sounds like he is just a touchy feely kind of guy and he didn't mean anything by his hug except that he likes you as a person.
I wouldn't read any more into it than that. If a man is interested in you romantically it takes him about 10 seconds to decide and he will ask you out. He may yet, who knows?
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reader, lilxmissx16  +, writes (26 October 2009):
Hi nicole :)
It sounds like hes quite a friendly person. ask yourself one thing, was he hugging any other girls that night? To me it honestly sounds like a friendly hug as lots of men i meet are like this. But youve left alot of info out, like has he before ever shown any other flirty signs? If not, it may just have been "because you were a girl". Many men find they should treat women more intimitely.
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reader, CaringGuy +, writes (26 October 2009):
I would actually. It could just be a friendly hug, but if you like him, why don't you try getting to know him more. He likes you enough to hug you, which is a good sign, so get to know him and see what happens
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