How do I hug a man I intend on dating?

[Anonymous]

[AviatorTom]

You walk up to him, slowly, with a sly smile on your face, put your arms around him and squeeze... gently.

[slatyb]

Doesn't matter. When are you going to ask him out?

[Asker]

Already did, it's the date that I'm having difficulty deciding how to greet/hug him?

[slatyb]

It doesn't matter. Do what you feel.

[Asker]

It doesn't matter. Okay then.

[Quackthulu2]

With your arms.

[Still-alive]

hopefully it won't be one of those awkward side hugs lol

[Quackthulu2]

@Still-alive To be fair awkwardness can be cute when used well.

[Rachelsmith34]

@Still-alive side hugs is definitely a no no. Could signal just friends

[Rachelsmith34]

We need for context to your question

[Rachelsmith34]

Typo. We need more context to that question

[Asker]

Well we've met up once before as friends, talked online for 2 years. Only recently talked about meeting up regularly and a relationship. This is our first official date and I wasn't sure how to greet him, I'm 4"11 and he's 5"10 so I'm not sure how that factors into a hug. I want it to be comfortable?