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  1. Nadine from Lille

    'In Paris people often have sad faces. Here in London it's very different.'

  2. Harry from New York

    'This is a friendly city – a great city! And I should know, I’m from New York.'

  3. Tracey from Hampshire

    'The key to a great hug? Hold for twenty seconds. That’s when the endorphins kick in.'

  4. Howard from Croydon

    'You’re mean’t to hate me, I’m a banker!'

  5. Denise from the Philippines

    'You're crazy!'

  6. Remix 246 from south London

    'I come down here when I’m bored. There are always good people around.'

  7. Andrea from Germany

    'We’re from Berlin, which is nice, but people in London are so friendly all the time.'

  8. Marion from Devon

    'When’s the last time I hugged a stranger? My husband John and I hug strangers every week in church.'

  9. Bart and Lola from Poland

    'We were just saying how happy everyone here is!'

  10. Andy from London

    'By all means hug me, but I'm really sweaty'.

Ten heart-warming photos of Londoners hugging

Time Out spreads the love on the South Bank

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Ahead of the Southbank Centre's Festival of Love, Time Out headed down by the riverside to spread a little of that sweet, sweet sugar. But would London love us back?
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