It’s National Hugging Day! The day all you Bear Huggers and Snuggle Huggers have been waiting for.
But before you move in for that warm embrace, make sure to first squeeze out any potential legal issues. After all, you don’t want to end up as the resident Creepy Hugger.
Here are three ways you can hug your way into legal liability if you aren’t careful:
The student who was suspended for hugging a teacher can attest to the fact that even if you have the most innocent of intentions, you never know how a recipient will feel about intimate contact. Remember, not everyone is a hugger.
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