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* ''Series/{{Monk}}'': When Monk's brother Ambrose is first introduced, the somewhat estranged siblings try to hug. This doesn't go well, partially due to the fact that both of them suffer from SuperOCD, and they end up AirHugging.

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* ''Series/{{Monk}}'': When Monk's brother Ambrose is first introduced, the somewhat estranged siblings try to hug. This doesn't go well, partially due to the fact that both of them suffer from SuperOCD, OCD, and they end up AirHugging.

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* ''WebVideo/CriticalRole'': Beauregard and Caleb, both socially awkward, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehRuOi8nXQc share a supremely uncomfortable make-up hug]] while their social "mentors" Fjord and Yasha look on with thumbs up.
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[[caption-width-right:315:"You can't even do it when we're helping you!?"]]

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* In ''Fanfic/BlackbirdArrow'': After [[spoiler:everyone returns from Nanda Parbat]], Moira pulls Laurel into a hug. She muses that Laurel is stiff in her arms, before one arm "mechanically" rises to somewhat return the hug. She then wonders how long its been since Laurel's had this kind of contact.

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* In ''Fanfic/BlackbirdArrow'': After [[spoiler:everyone returns from Nanda Parbat]], Moira pulls Laurel into a hug. She muses that Laurel is stiff in her arms, before one arm "mechanically" rises to somewhat return the hug. She then wonders how long its it's been since Laurel's had this kind of contact.



** At the end of ''Film/HarryPotterAndTheChamberOfSecrets'', Hermione runs up to Harry and gives him a big hug, and then turns to Ron, who holds out his arms a little bit. They end up shaking hands instead of hugging. This is a indicative of both characters' feelings - hugging Harry is just hugging a friend, but Ron might be more and neither he nor Hermione are yet ready to deal with this.

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** At the end of ''Film/HarryPotterAndTheChamberOfSecrets'', Hermione runs up to Harry and gives him a big hug, and then turns to Ron, who holds out his arms a little bit. They end up shaking hands instead of hugging. This is a indicative of both characters' feelings - hugging Harry is just hugging a friend, but Ron might be more and neither he nor Hermione are yet ready to deal with this.



* ''Series/ThirtyRock'': Liz and Jack should ''not'' attempt to hug without extreme circumstances. Later subverted to highlight the [[OOCIsSeriousBusiness importance of a moment.]] Liz is [[spoiler: getting married]] and Jack gives a nice hug.

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* ''Series/ThirtyRock'': Liz and Jack should ''not'' attempt to hug without extreme circumstances. Later subverted to highlight the [[OOCIsSeriousBusiness importance of a moment.]] Liz is [[spoiler: getting married]] and Jack gives her a nice hug.



* In the ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' finale, the potential future Picard is flashing forward to establishes that he and Dr. Crusher married and divorced, and when they meet, they have a hard time deciding if they're going to hug or shake hands.

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* In the ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' finale, the potential future Picard is flashing forward to establishes establish that he and Dr. Crusher married and divorced, and when they meet, they have a hard time deciding if they're going to hug or shake hands.
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* A variation at the end of ''[[Literature/TheMurderbotDiaries Artificial Condition]]''. As Murderbot HatesBeingTouched, one woman shows her gratitude by hugging herself tightly. "This is for you."

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* A variation at the end of ''[[Literature/TheMurderbotDiaries Artificial Condition]]''. As Murderbot HatesBeingTouched, one woman shows her gratitude by hugging herself tightly. tightly, saying: "This is for you."
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* A variation at the end of ''[[Literature/TheMurderbotDiaries Artificial Condition]]''. As Murderbot HatesBeingTouched, one woman shows her gratitude by hugging herself tightly. "This is for you."
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* Awkward sidehugs.
* Hover hand. It's putting your arm around somebody's shoulders, but letting your hand hover awkwardly just above their shoulder. Usually indicates lack of confidence.
** Creator/KeanuReeves would disagree, but still thinks you're breathtaking.
* Elementary students and younger often try to hug their teachers, but teachers are often told not to engage in physical contact with their students due to the fear of lawsuits or accusations of impropriety.
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* ''Series/{{Gilmore Girls}}'': Luke gives an awkward hug to Rory after finding out about her acceptance to Harvard.
* ''Series/MadMen'': In the sixth season episode ''[[Recap/MadMenS6E5TheFlood The Flood]]", which takes place around the time UsefulNotes/MartinLutherKingJr was assassinated, Joan gives an awkward hug to Dawn at work the day after (which is contrasted with the sincere hug Peggy gives to her secretary, who is African-American).



* ''Series/{{Gilmore Girls}}'': Luke gives an awkward hug to Rory after finding out about her acceptance to Harvard.
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-->'''Troy:''' ''(in tears)'' STOP SAYING I'M DIFFERENT!
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* ''Literature/CanYouSpareAQuarter'': When hearing Jamie's story of abuse at home Graham reaches out to hug him, but upon noticing that the boy is trembling from fear he instead holds Jamie's hand.

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