Such hugging etc are rare in our Brahmin , that too tamil Brahmins & only stray cases like what has been stated above .
Max. I have seen was that when we both visited American friends , of my daughter, one family member , as we entered, just kissed my wife in the cheek, which had be taken in lighter vein as we know them well & very hospitable. I do not venture to kiss the gentleman:s wife, as it may look artificial for me. It all depends Soe are natural & you can feel it ?
But< I would never subscribe to the view that in a family with many relatives may misuse the chances deliberately ? Has any T. B has been charged of inappropriate behaviour in Pubic & work place, leave alone the so called RAPE ?
Rishikesan