Swedes engage in embracing -- a lot

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Swedes like to conduct random acts of hugging -- a lot, a study by the Swedish Red Cross reported.

In its survey of 1,000 Swedes over 16 years old, about 94 percent told the Red Cross they hugged someone during last week, The Local reported.

Except for Smaland, an area known for its frugality. There, people were less likely to engage in an embrace, the survey said.

The survey also found the older people become, the less they hug.