Why is it when people hug they frequently pat the others back at the same time?
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I haven't noticed many women who pat, but I could be wrong.
I really can't think of a psychological reason. The first thing that comes to me is what we do with babies. We tend to pat them for reassurance (or to burp them ;-). It might also be an indication of emphasis. It's not just a hug... it's a hug with a thump!
I'm sure there's a cultural reason for it... Since other cultures certainly see touch and hugging differently.
Interesting question...
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Patting the back while hugging demonstrates love and affection also and sometimes it is done for giving appreciation to a person. It is a normal human behavior and it comes from within the HEART.
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