Short answer - no. Gender would make no difference - I wouldn't hug any stranger. Two reasons. One, I guard my personal space jealously. I'd have to know someone pretty well before engaging in any form of casual, physical contact. And, two, I'm highly suspicious of the motives of strangers by nature. I've watched The Real Hustle. wink I'd be wondering if it was a ruse to pick my pocket or pinch my iPod.....

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Athos: If you'd told us what you were doing, we might have been able to plan this properly.
Aramis: Yes, sorry.
Athos: No, no, by all means, let's keep things suicidal.

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