It is  okay to give a man hug when you meet him for the first time?

I meet this man Online  and we exchanges messages now   he wants to meet me in person. Do you think it's okay to give him a hug when I see him at the restaurant for the first time or just shake hands. What do you think guys , I need opinion and see which is better. I've never meet anyone online in  person this is my first time. Therefore, which is appropriate give him a hug or just shake hands.

I told him  yes  we can meet in person  in a restaurant public places.

Foofa2021-02-27T03:24:27Z

Not since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, no. 

donnie2021-02-26T04:15:30Z

That depends                                                       

Ender7722021-02-25T20:13:21Z

usually if they dont hug, they are not really interested in you...so yes hug awawy

Anonymous2021-02-25T20:09:12Z

Don't overthink this, because it can create awkwardness.  Just go with the flow. I would not plan on hugging him unless he comes towards you intending to do this.  Then you can make it a brief hug.  Otherwise, just see how it plays out.  It's never wrong to extend your hand, and it's also never wrong to do nothing.  Maybe just follow his lead.

Alan H2021-02-25T19:47:06Z

No need for any physical contact when you first meet (You can blame that on Covid) 
See how that first ‘date ‘ goes and take it from there

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