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December 2004

PO Box 1980

Manners missed

A handshake is the true AA greeting--welcoming without being intrusive. Hugging is indulging self at the expense of others. If one were honest, the hugger would ask, "May I?" Drunks are always trying to hug others. Recovery should teach us to have better courtesy, kindness, justice, and love.

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