I am a huge hugger normally, and honestly not as hug deprived as some as I still hug DH, hugged my son in NY, and hug my SIL here. However, I will have to make up for lost time next year! I told my favorite office manager that after we got our vaccines she was going to get a big hug. DH holds the opposite position and thinks handshakes just need to end altogether and that masks and hand sanitizer needs to stay forever. It will probably end up in the middle somewhere.
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Laura - Dec 02, 2020 7:10:46 am PST #7443 of 8185
Our wings are not tired.
JenP - Dec 02, 2020 7:17:01 am PST #7444 of 8185
I could live without the masks, but I completely agree about hand shakes going away. Somehow, I feel like hugs (sans cheek kiss) are less germy, but that could just be wishful thinking. Just, you know, hold your breath while leaning into the hug, and then breath again once you're behind my face, then reverse it out. Science by Jen.
sj - Dec 02, 2020 7:29:19 am PST #7445 of 8185
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I'm not a big hugger, but I've been getting extra hugs from ltc and TCG because even I miss other people right now.
sj - Dec 02, 2020 7:31:39 am PST #7446 of 8185
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Tea: I think I'll be using masks, especially in flu season, from now on, and I'm definitely done with hand shakes. Live long and prosper from now on from me.
Laura - Dec 02, 2020 7:46:41 am PST #7447 of 8185
Our wings are not tired.
Part of his feeling on continued mask use is from living in Japan for years. Not every day, but at least when traveling or at risky events. eta: My doctor does seem to feel that general boosting of immunity via supplements and healthy life choices does make a difference for contracting viruses as well as the hand washing and masks.
JenP - Dec 02, 2020 7:55:06 am PST #7448 of 8185
Live long and prosper from now on from me.
To my great consternation, I cannot do the Vulcan hand thing. I've tried, practiced, taken tips. My fingers just won't work that way. Makes me so sad.
JenP - Dec 02, 2020 7:57:21 am PST #7449 of 8185
Oatmeal:
I did not know you lived in Japan for years. For work? Because why not? For love? Did you like it? ::props chin on hands, elbows on table::
sj - Dec 02, 2020 8:23:44 am PST #7450 of 8185
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I did not know that about Laura either!
Laura - Dec 02, 2020 8:47:22 am PST #7451 of 8185
Our wings are not tired.
Oh, I didn't. DH lived there several years because his dad was in the Air Force. He didn't live on base and even spent months living on a farm there in a student exchange thing. His dad spoke the language and tutored English to corporate exec types.
Laura - Dec 02, 2020 8:48:21 am PST #7452 of 8185
Our wings are not tired.
I wish! I keep encouraging him to reach out to his old friends and for us to visit one day.