When was the last time you gave or received a hug（拥抱）？ Do your parents hug you before you go to school？ In Western countries, it is quite common to greet close friends or relatives with a hug.
You might hug your teammates after winning a basketball game. Friends who haven't seen each other for a long time will usually hug each other when meeting.
After coming to China, I've noticed that the Chinese seem unwilling（不愿意）to hug.
My Chinese friends tell me that hugging is considered to be very intimate （亲密的） in their culture. Chinese people don't usually hug in public. But people's attitudes towards hugging can also change.
I remember watching a video story about a "hugging party" that was held in shanghai.. The Chinese who took part in the party looked uncomfortable. However, after the party, several of them changed their minds. They found that hugging didn't have to be embarrassing and could actually be quite nice.So next time you see your parents, give them a hug and see how it makes you feel.
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A. Of course, people in different countries have different opinions when it comes to hugging. B. If one of your friends is having a bad day, you can hug him or her to cheer him or her up. C. A local artist held the party, invited strangers and asked them to hug each other. D. It usually only happens between people who are really close to each other like couples. |
