The survey also indicates that countries around the world have divergent views of the U.S. and China. The U.S. retains a higher overall approval rating, with 63% of people around the world having a favorable view of America. China's rating is marginally lower at 50%.
In a study on fears and self-esteem, research published in the journal Psychological Science revealed that hugs and touch significantly reduce worry of mortality. The studies found that hugging -- even if it was just an inanimate object like a teddy bear -- helps soothe individuals' existential fears.
The hug begins with the familiar Goodbye Hug (omitted from this analysis due to general cultural familiarity) and then lingers, often with genitals intentionally pressed together and with hands wandering to areas generally off-limits during other hugs, such as the top of the ass or the nape of the neck.