So I haven't dated in several years, so dating is new again to me. I've been reading online articles lately about male body language, and how to tell if they're into you. This guy messaged me online, and we talked for a bit before he asked me out. We went to a dive bar, of my choosing. I can be pretty awkward and quiet on first dates. I can also be pretty guarded-especially with body language. don't want to come off like I like someone too much on the first date, so I try to be very neutral. He kept asking questions, and sometimes there was a silence when I was trying to come up with one. However, I think for the most part, the conversation flowed. We did laugh quite a bit. Now for the most part his body language was fairly neutral too. Most of the time his crotch was facing the bar, and his upper body towards me. At one point though, he faced his chest away from me for a couple minutes before swinging back. He never tried to touch me except when we said hello and goodbye. The date only lasted about 1 hr 45 min bc he said he had to be up early for work. Now towards the end of the date he asked what my plans were for the rest of the week. I told him that I was working the next day and was on call the day after. We then left the bar, and said goodbye outside. He hugged me goodbye, with both arms, and said have a good night or something like that. I really can't tell if he likes me. On the one hand he did maintain eye contact, and for a lot of the night his eyebrows were raised. But the hug and have a good night makes me wonder. As well as the not pointing his crotch towards me. I need advice. What do you think?
Is a hug at the end of a first date a bad sign?
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