After a 3rd encounter in a friend group I maintain that it is well within social norms to go in for the hug. Particularly when the other party comes toward you with his or her arm out in the Pre-hug Position.
Do be warned however, that the Pre-hug Position bares striking resemblance to the beginnings of the Jovial Handshake.
And while the intentions of the Jovial Handshake and the hug may be identical, I warn the reader further that in the few seconds before contact is made (and recognition has dawned on one or both of the parties) the Pre-hug Position cannot be stealthily converted into the Jovial Handshake.
Unless your idea of stealth involves being smacked in the head while stepping on the other person's feet.
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