is it ok to give hug to a girl in American culture?

[moneyisking]

literally... i asked a random girl to play air hockey with me, and i had fun gaming her. then when i had to go, i told her it was nice seeing you and gave her hug. i saw her later on the same day and she seemed pretty open and positive to my presence.


now the reason i ask this is b/c it's been about 2yrs since coming into US, and i only know the superficial side of this American culture. does this work as being needy or does this work as exhibiting confidence and masculine sexuality?

 

[War Against Betaism]

I always thought it was a custom to hug a girl when you guys part ways. Nothing needy about hugging a girl at all.

 

[Vanilla]

Depends, if it's someone I've met before there's always a hello and goodbye hug.

Someone I just met, if the vibes are good then I hug away.

 

[omega05]

yes hugs are fine

 

[Sofomore]

Hugs are perfectly acceptable. The more you give them the better people will feel around you. Just keep it within reason, or else you might come off as gay.