I'm a hugger of both men and women. As it turns out that those are taken in an offensive manner, I need to have a greater sense of awareness of what I am doing, and we will correct that, and I am taking those steps.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
If I want to know how I'm doing at work, I don't wait for a pat on the back; I ask the people who will give me a clear, objective opinion. When I need a real, arms-wrapped-around-me hug, I go to someone who does that. I stopped getting disappointed by my expectations from non-huggers.
Remember that whatever may be said by a lady or her friends, it is not part of conduct of a gallant or generous man to take up arms against a woman.
I hug employees all the time. I'm a huge contact person. Touch is an extremely important part of the human condition.
In the face of patriarchy, it is a brave act indeed for both men and women to embrace, rather than shame or attempt to eradicate, the feminine.
And also I think particularly as a female, you're taught to be defensive your whole life. You're taught not to be aggressive.
I'm not that involved in personal grooming. But I try not to be offensive to people.
To all the women that I've offended, I had no intention to be offensive, to violate any physical or emotional space. I was trying to establish personal relationships, but the combination of awkwardness and hubris led to behavior that I think many found offensive.
I encourage women to just feel good about who you are.
I have learned that there is more power in a good strong hug than in a thousand meaningful words.
I can sometimes feel like I'm an aggressive man inside. I'm not going to show that on social media.