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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz
If you don't want a hug, please say "No Thank You" or simply wave as I do.
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Whether or not you're wearing a mascot suit, RESPECT THE "NO".
I had an uncomfortable encounter with a highly creepy bear mascot in St. Louis. He/she/it ignored me as I escalated my protests from "No hug, thanks" to "Do not hug me" to "Leave me alone", even following me and attempting to corner me behind the inspection table. The idea of a literal bear hug might be cute, but the reality is that some people DO NOT WANT TO BE HUGGED.