An Athens woman said she is still “mortified” by the vice-like hug and intimate kiss that a stranger imposed on her a few weeks ago. “I’m terrified,” the 62-year-old woman said Friday.

At one point, she gently pushes back against her baby with a giant paw, then squeezes the cub in a big bear hug. “Kisses.

Each hug, from the firm bear hug to the casual side hug, reveals unspoken emotions and the nature of relationships, highlighting the power of non-verbal communication and body language.