For teens · Family
At home
A relative offers you a hug you do not want.
They say: "Come here, give me a hug!"
What could you say?
Three things you could say. None of them is the one right answer; each note says why it fits the moment, or why it may not.
No hug today, thanks. Hi though.
A strong fit
A clear no with warmth in it. Your body, your call.
Offer a wave or a fist bump instead.
Also works here
A different greeting. Also a complete no to the hug.
Let it happen because it is family.
Worth a second look
You can. You are allowed to say no to touch from anyone.
What people here usually expect
- You can say no to touch from anyone, including family. That is normal and healthy.
- Offering a different greeting is a common way to do it.
- A parent can back you up if a relative pushes. You can ask them to.
Your words
Write a no to a hug that still says hello.
In the app you write one line here and it lands in your lines. Nothing is graded.
The move this moment practises: A clear no.
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