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Originally Posted by Dannyboy1  Sounds like a challenge to me! 
I think I'd have a harder time doing it with one of my buddies... "Dude! What the hell are you doing?!"  |
We're talking men and women here, not just your favorite huggable sex. Obviously some people will be more receptive to it than others, but you should be seeing your hugs reciprocated most of the time. If you really embrace oneness, the other person will offer you a hug as you depart.
It's easier to do this if you're in a place where oneness-minded people congregate, but that isn't a requirement. I hugged people I'd just met at Blog World Expo.
The hug isn't the most important thing though -- it's just a symbol -- so don't see it as a goal unto itself. The point is to be able to connect with people easily by assuming that you're already connected.
You'll find that people will be very open and friendly once you internalize this mindset. You'll barely even need to cold-approach people because they'll find a way to come up to you. They'll sense your receptivity and will start up conversations with you.