Comments on: Free Hugs

By: G

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:26:44 +0000

I would have given you a hug man! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Have a great day C Dub. Gotta fly…Gotta “Act” – Vision without action is a dream brother!

By: luck

luck — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:18:27 +0000

This is a good idea to get good at becoming less uncomfortable in such situations. But I think you should think this in terms of giving/pulling value from people (your approach). Obviously you started doing better when you were being more confident and giving rather than tentatively asking something from people.

You should also apply this to your ferris wheel thang.

If you are testing their compliance, then you are kind of depending they are attracted/interested in you enough to “comply” (go along with what you suggested) so … it might help you to come in and show yourself in the best first-impression light/way and be all more direct “hey I you’re cute! I wanted to say hi” then go along with what you were doing. But you might try doing a softer/mini compliance test and then rewarding them with the hug.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:06:58 +0000

Its awkward at first, but I love this video.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:02:19 +0000

Crazy dude, I like to think I would have said yes but I think I would have been a little concerned that you were up to something untoward.

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:51:59 +0000

There’s something about the sign. Guy with a “free hugs” sign: charming and fun. Random guy asking for hugs: hmmm. You must have a very sincere appearance since it seems many people went for the hug when you asked.

As someone who is uncomfortable most of the time, I must say this blog is very thought-provoking.

By: Cassandra

Cassandra — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:37:38 +0000

I think this idea is pretty fantastic. I have seen the signs asking for a free hug but I love that you went up to people ans asked on your own.

I also love the line that you wrote “But if I can’t be comfortable with physical touch with men, how can I expect to be comfortable with physical touch with women?” That is so true and I really like that you admit that!