Greeting a stranger with a hug rather than a handshake could make them like you more, study claims

Daily Mail - Sep 27, 2026

A team of 18 researchers greeted 330 strangers with either a hug, a handshake or with no touch at all, then asked the strangers if they wanted to see their holiday pictures.

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