We can infer that the author holds a attitude toward the new trend of hugging.

A．Teenagers across the US hug everyone they see in nearly the same way.
B．Although some adults worry about the trend, few measures have been taken to ban on it.
C．Traditionally, the US people have been reserved about hugging between anybody.
D．In some countries, its usual for men to kiss each other on the cheek.

A．Some young people get involved into the trend due to peer pressure.
B．Those who dont receive hugs feel left out.
C．Theres the danger that hugging slide into the more ominous territory of sexual harassment.
D．Diseases could be transmitted more easily through the extra-long body contact.