Guys Hugging Etiquette

When a guy hugs another guy, there's a few unspoken rules. First, it starts with a handshake, pull the hand towards you, and put your left arm around the shoulder of the other man. Three pats on the recipient's left shoulder blade, and you're all good.

That being said, go up behind a good buddy some time and just put your arms around their belly and give 'em a big bear hug. Wait 3 seconds and see what happens.

Every one should really try Country Dancing at least once. If you're slaggin' it, you're obviously too scared to try it for yourself. Try it once, then slag if you want. Boone County on Brunette Avenue was the site for $5 lessons, and we just happened to hit it on a nite for beginners. Alex, Noriko, Sayo and J.D., myself and Bonnie all came out, and it was the start of a great thing; doing activities and learning new things with friends is a novel and fun approach to catching up and feeling connected.