Men greet each other with a sock on the arm, women with a hug, and the…

Edward Hoagland
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Men greet each other with a sock on the arm, women with a hug, and the hug wears better in the long run. ✨ Edward Hoagland (1999). Tigers & Ice: Reflections on Nature and Life, p.34, Rowman & Littlefield
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