Theos-Talk Archives (January 1998 Message tt00028)

After reading the exchanges re: physical contact, I thought some may be
interested in what is going on here in San Antonio, TX where I live.

San Antonio has a long and strong hispanic cultural heritage -- Texas
was part of Mexico before it became independent and finally joined the
US.

One of the well known demands of young and attractive female reporters
both TV and print media by many politicians is a real long and good hug.
It was reported some years ago that most men politicians would not grant
an interview to the reporters unless they are willing to go thru a long
and good hug which is traditional with hispanic men in this area. The
reporters endure it just to get a story. So there is one more practical
use for a hug!

mkr