Chrissie Hynde criticizes email “hugs” trend

Chrissie Hynde email hugs social media comment Night For Ukraine London

Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde posted on social media questioning the growing habit of signing emails with “hugs.” She asked, “When did everyone get so touchy‑feely?” and suggested the practice might stem from therapy culture, Grammy culture or over‑sharing. Hynde also mocked the “Stay safe” sign‑off, asking “Seriously?”

She later clarified her tone, saying she might have been too harsh and adding, “Maybe everyone really does need a hug.” The comments were made after her performance at the charity fundraiser “Night For Ukraine” at The Roundhouse in London on March 9, 2022.

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[● 3 SOURCES] She suggested the “hugs” trend may stem from therapy culture, Grammy culture or over‑sharing. seacoastoldies.com · www.1065thearch.com · www.kshe95.com
[● 3 SOURCES] She questioned the “Stay safe” email sign‑off, asking “Seriously?”. seacoastoldies.com · www.1065thearch.com · www.kshe95.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Chrissie Hynde performed at the charity fundraiser “Night For Ukraine” at The Roundhouse in London on March 9, 2022. seacoastoldies.com · www.1065thearch.com · www.kshe95.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Chrissie Hynde posted on social media questioning the use of “hugs” in email sign‑offs. seacoastoldies.com · www.1065thearch.com · www.kshe95.com
[● 3 SOURCES] She compared people who like hugs to “lap dogs” and herself to a “lone wolf.” seacoastoldies.com · www.1065thearch.com · www.kshe95.com
[● 3 SOURCES] She later clarified, saying she might have been too harsh and that maybe everyone needs a hug. seacoastoldies.com · www.1065thearch.com · www.kshe95.com

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Chrissie Hynde shares her thoughts on hugs: ‘When did everyone get so touchy-feely?’ [seacoastoldies.com]

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Chrissie Hynde shares her thoughts on hugs: ‘When did everyone get so touchy-feely?’ [bigcheese1079.com]

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Chrissie Hynde shares her thoughts on hugs: ‘When did everyone get so touchy-feely?’ – 106. 5 The Arch [www.1065thearch.com]

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Chrissie Hynde shares her thoughts on hugs: ‘When did everyone get so touchy-feely?’ – KSHE 95 [www.kshe95.com]

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Chrissie Hynde shares her thoughts on hugs: ‘When did everyone get so touchy-feely?’ – AM 880 KIXI [kixi.com]

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