When I started getting into blogging, I read about what type of blogs there are and what to write about. The majority recommend writing about things one is an expert in. The issue is on the one hand I am a jack of all trades master of none. But on the other hand I talk way too much in person as it is and need some way to speak about everything on my mind.
I thought real hard and remembered that I am a master at one thing. Identifying Hugs. I would like to go through a few different types of hugs and maybe you can identify which one of these type of huggers you are.

The basic Dos and Don'ts.

We have to start with the most simple of them all. The regular two arms around each other hug. The only thing that gets interesting and fun is when you are not sure who goes higher and who goes lower.  Generally it depends on height I guess, but this is the obvious and most simple one to go about.
The best and safest one to go with.

We have the hand shake turned into a hug. The only issue with this is that the arm gets caught in the hug. This is most likely amongst two men who haven't seen each other in a while, but used to be great friends.
This is an in-betweener. Not so good - not so bad

We then have what I call the up and around hug. This is when one person, generally a girl, who has no self esteem is looking to hang on to something. What she does here is put her arms under your arm which leaves her in this pull up position. A very difficult one to get yourself out of.
This is a major DON'T.

We also have the uncomfortable hug that takes place between two people of mismatched heights, where the taller person either just stands there being hugged or he hugs the back of the smaller persons head. Either way the taller guy walks out saying "wow that was weird".
This is just Unavoidable.

We have the two men who are hugging but feel they are not emotional people to do a real hug (body to body). You know this type when you see them give 2 pats on the back. They will never look into each other eyes.
This is A real Mans hug.

We have the hug where one person missed the memo of their level of friendship. And one extends the hug a little to long. You are giving them hints to let go.
This a no-no make sure you know how friendly you guys are.

We have the hug where one person just crushes the other. They are just annoying and crush you until your back cracks. The lighter the better is the rule for these. Commonly referred to as the bear hug.
This just hurts so its a no.

We have the hug where one goes for the kiss in the air. If you didn't expect that, you are never sure if they will go for the kiss on the other side. Don't get caught coming to close to their face on that second one, it might end up making you much closer then expected.
Just know what community you are dealing with.

We have what I call the one up - one down hug. Which you should never do if you fall under the category of the mismatch hug. Where one arm up goes over the shoulder and one that goes under their other arm. A nice and comfortable one. Cheeks practically touching showing closeness and friendship.
This is a recommended hug.

And last but not least we have the shoulder hug. This happens a lot when you just are not sure how to approach the situation. They were thinking handshake and you were thinking hug. This ends up you both standing shoulder to shoulder and its just very awkward and everyone knows it. You just embrace it and hope it ends as soon as possible.
Try to avoid but if it happens it happens.