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Greeting a stranger with a hug rather than a handshake could make them like you more, study claims
Daily Mail
September 27, 2026
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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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