Are they really trying to tell us HOW to hug now?

[musicalfrog]

Haven't we been micromanaged enough??

It sounds ridiculous but you KNOW that there will be posters on here now salivating over the prospect of being able to report people for hugging in a non-approved fashion as well as all the other breaches they twitch their curtains for.

if you thought you couldn't feel any more patronised... and that utter twat Gove pontificating on how friendly we're allowed to be to each other, like he has any insight into human warmth

Its utter madness, but the more people lap it up the longer this kind of bullshit is going to go on for. I've drawn a line now, no more compling with ridiculous rules that dont make sense.

Its not compulsory is it? Only i really don't enjoy physical contact😱

@millenialblush

Its utter madness, but the more people lap it up the longer this kind of bullshit is going to go on for. I've drawn a line now, no more compling with ridiculous rules that dont make sense.

Weirdly some people have lapped it up and covid is the gift that keeps on giving for them

The more information we get, the better

No need to be nasty OP

I don't know. There are people who are genuinely worried about covid and I feel sorry for them as they must be permanently anxious, however, those holier than thou curtain twitchers can get lost.
Sex itself was never illegal but as you couldn't meet anyone outside household it effectively was.
I decided early on that I would see who I needed to see and who needed to see me and sod the rules. I have always been armed with an oven ready reason and been blessed with the ability to analyse words - 'try to avoid' does not mean 'never' by way of example- but I've been discreet.
I wouldn't dream of going to a party but I'm not going to let people suffer from loneliness cause of f*ing covid, either.

@Pissedoff1234

This is ridiculous. When hugging you generally aren't face to face at all as you tend to be looking over each other's shoulders.

How weird would a face to face hug be.

Properly laughed trying to imagine a face to face hug

@mustlovegin

The more information we get, the better

No need to be nasty OP

Useful information, yes. Pointless, stupid information, no. I have had more than enough info now!

@mustlovegin where was I nasty?

@baroqueandblue

if you thought you couldn't feel any more patronised... and that utter twat Gove pontificating on how friendly we're allowed to be to each other, like he has any insight into human warmth

This reminds me of Charlie Brooker's description of Matt Hancock as 'your sister's first boyfriend with a car'. Bang on!

@Covywovy

I don't know. There are people who are genuinely worried about covid and I feel sorry for them as they must be permanently anxious, however, those holier than thou curtain twitchers can get lost. Sex itself was never illegal but as you couldn't meet anyone outside household it effectively was. I decided early on that I would see who I needed to see and who needed to see me and sod the rules. I have always been armed with an oven ready reason and been blessed with the ability to analyse words - 'try to avoid' does not mean 'never' by way of example- but I've been discreet. I wouldn't dream of going to a party but I'm not going to let people suffer from loneliness cause of f*ing covid, either.

You make it sound as if covid is no big deal in this comment. I think it would be weirder not to be slightly worried about it, it’s a massive threat, as a whole. It doesn’t mean that person is permanently anxious.

I think that article is perfectly sensible. I can't see any problem. It's just a cautionary note and a few suggestions. If the covid cases shoot up again, it's going to be hell.

Does cautious cuddling means only someone you really love?

Damon Albarn for PM!

I genuinely can't remember the last time I hugged someone who I didn't live with. I don't even hug my mum. Is that weird?

Properly laughing at the thought of face to face hugs.

I can see why this sounds ridiculous but we’ve had to re-learn how to do lots of basic things over the course of this pandemic from hand-washing, queueing to handshakes.

There’s casual friends of mine who pre-covid our normal greeting would be a hug and a double (or even triple!) kiss on the cheeks. When we meet up as a group it’s mass of kisses and hugs.

I think all they’re saying really is don’t re-normalise that kind of behaviour and save up hugs for close friends and family.

I genuinely can't remember the last time I hugged someone who I didn't live with. I don't even hug my mum. Is that weird?

Not weird in my book. I don't cuddle my parents, if they tried, I'd tell them to stop.

I think we should go back to members of SAGE being anonymous. Either that, or not doing media appearances about Covid advice even ‘in a personal capacity’.

There is no reasonable, non-bonkers way to have the government officially outline how people should hug or what sort of hugging should be ‘normalised’ or how close your relationship needs to be before hugging is permitted.

@mustlovegin

The more information we get, the better

No need to be nasty OP

Oh come on!!!!

@Chunkymenrock

I think that article is perfectly sensible. I can't see any problem. It's just a cautionary note and a few suggestions. If the covid cases shoot up again, it's going to be hell.

These just keep on coming!!!! If you are one of these people who needs a cautionary note on how to hug you really need a cautionary note on how to get a grip.

Could be worse - could be the man-slug Gove and slime ball Hancock and keep-little-boris-in-his-pants Johnson giving us information on how to kiss safely.

@CoffeeWithCheese

Could be worse - could be the man-slug Gove and slime ball Hancock and keep-little-boris-in-his-pants Johnson giving us information on how to kiss safely.

Pass me the mind bleach!!! That's is something I am never going to be able to un-read!! 🤮🤮🤮🤮

Oh Jesus wept.

It’s almost comical.

(I’m not a hugger but come the fuck on).

@Paddingtonsmarmlade

I genuinely can't remember the last time I hugged someone who I didn't live with. I don't even hug my mum. Is that weird?

Properly laughing at the thought of face to face hugs.

I only hug my children and my Dh. If anyone tries to hug me I’m like “whoa, I don’t do hugs!” In a nice way, not a shitty way, I’m not a total arsehole.

I just hate physical contact with anyone unless I’m in a relationship with them or gave birth to them. Then the poor buggers can’t get away from me.

The more information we get, the better

No need to be nasty OP

What am I missing? I didn't see any nastiness. Just completely justified frustration

There are some on here whose curtains will be twitching in excited anticipation of catching someone hugging "the wrong way"