Do you think hugs at the office are appropriate?

by kyle Posted 2012/07/10 22:32:04

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lucythetooth 2012/07/12 00:34:34

no

Unless the person you're hugging is related to you in some way, then save it for outside the workplace. It's just too risky nowadays. What's more important... a hug or your job?

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beach bum 2012/07/11 09:35:52

other

once in awhile

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Vision of Verve 2012/07/11 01:50:04
blissful 2012/07/11 00:13:41

other

Occasionally..

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Mr Bob 2012/07/11 00:06:57

yes

Oh, get over it people! I had a friend lose his job for putting his hand on a coworker's shoulder. Even though he was cleared of any wrongdoing, the business decided he was too much of a risk. This is a very religious, VERY married man.
WTF???

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XQNP 2012/07/10 23:45:52

yes

As long as those involved are reasonable comfortable with each other, and no one objects, it's fine.

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Tennessee3501 2012/07/10 23:43:40

yes

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If, after hugging me, she jumped my bones, that would be great! What could I do about it?

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Christy 2012/07/10 22:50:30

other

Depends on the situation and even moreso, the people involved.

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Kashee 2012/07/10 22:47:25

no

Hugs do not belong in the workplace. There is no need for employees to touch each other in the work environment, unless it's to pick someone up from the floor or in some way give physical assistance. Any touch in the workplace can be misconstrued as sexual harassment.

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TheCouchF*cker 2012/07/10 22:44:07

other

+2
Isn't that subjective to the individuals involved?

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TheBadOne 2012/07/10 22:41:31

other

+1
If you know the person you're hugging and you know they're cool with it. I wouldn't go around starting to give people hugs though if they're not expecting it.

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me being me 2012/07/10 22:38:28

yes

I would rather work in an atmosphere where I feel more like a team/family, then be in an uncomfortable rigid work place.

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**StarzAbove** 2012/07/10 22:33:10 (edited)

yes

Ooops, I meant no, it's not appropriate. I never hugged anyone in the workplace, that's not the place.

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