Salutations are a time fraught with anxieties about an appropriate greeting. The allegedly proper hello depends on the context (business versus social), the recipient (friend, foe, client, crush) and ...

Something surprising happened recently to Mia Schachter, a consent educator, podcaster and intimacy coordinator who founded the school Consent Wizardry. “I met a completely new person, and I put out ...

It’s the friendship we never knew we needed. Prince Harry and Jane Goodall re-created a chimp greeting hug, and the video is the cutest. The Duke of Sussex was a guest at Dr. Goodall’s Roots & Shoots ...

LA County declared a public health emergency today with more confirmed cases of coronavirus in Southern California. You’re advised not to shake hands. Maybe you can fist bump, or just nod hello. What ...

As Valentine's Week progresses, Hug Day, celebrated on February 12, holds a special place in spreading love and warmth. A hug is more than just a simple embrace—it’s a gesture of comfort, reassurance, ...

I wrote a column for Mainebiz on the same topic in 2018, but a lot has changed since then. Because of the long period of forced isolation, the pandemic made people less social, more distant and ...

ACAPULCO, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexicans are finding it difficult to shake the habit of greeting friends, family and even strangers with a handshake, hug or kiss on the cheek despite warnings they could ...

Today, with the pandemic still weighing heavily on the minds of some people, there are different degrees of concern about close contact with others. Some people have returned to their normal pre-Covid ...

Note: The Miami Herald and McClatchy news sites have lifted the paywall on our websites for this developing story, providing critical information to readers. To support vital reporting such as this, ...

It’s the friendship we never knew we needed. Prince Harry and Jane Goodall re-created a chimp greeting hug, and the video is the cutest. The Duke of Sussex was a guest at Dr. Goodall’s Roots & Shoots ...