We were not a hugging people. In terms of emotional comfort it was our belief that no amount of physical contact could match the healing powers of a well made cocktail.

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When people say they are not a hugging people, they are referring to the fact that people in their culture do not hug each other. Most cultures that do not hug each other often relate it to the idea that there is no amount of physical contact that can match the healing powers of a good drink.

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