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It's a great real practice for kids, I think, or for close friends.
In my surroundings, some people don't even like handshakes, and it took me half my life to hug my best friend.
So it would be a world-changing practice in societies that are more distanced in manner.
I'll remember it when chance arises, and I'll hug people mentally during metta practice.
Often there are people I have never had the chance to tell how thankful I am, or how helpful they are.
Or people I see as difficult, but who are just the same as me in their suffering.
It wasn't until very recently that I've become comfortable with hugs or saying "I love you"s to friends. I still don't do either with my parents! Physical affection never happened when I grew up. I suppose that's very Japanese?
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