Hug

{ }	Type	Action
	Direction	Vertical (Not tilted sideways)
	Shortcut	No
	Rank	Common
Notes: Used to give someone a virtual hug.

:)X	Type	Action
	Direction	Horizontal (Tilted 90° to the left)
	Shortcut	No
	Rank	Average
Notes: The same as saying, "I hug you." Represents a person wrapping his or her arms around someone.

(:)\/<	Type	Action
	Direction	Horizontal (Tilted 90° to the left)
	Shortcut	No
	Rank	Average
Notes: Shows a person with his or her arms open, wanting to hug to someone.

(>^_^)> <(^.^<)	Type	Action 8/19/09
	Direction	Vertical (Not tilted sideways)
	Shortcut	No
	Rank	Uncommon
Notes: This two characters should be written on one line, rather than two. They represent a boy and a girl about to hug each other. They characters can be used individually to represent a hug as well.

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