Airport Caps Hugs to 3 Minutes to Ease Traffic

Hoping to lighten to traffic congestion, Dunedin Airport in New Zealand implemented a time limit of three minutes for hugs in its drop-off zone.

Dan De Bono, the airport’s chief executive, said it’s more than enough time to activate the happy hormones released after a good hug, according to The Washington Post. 

De Bono attempted an experiment to prove his point Tuesday morning by going in for a three-minute hug in front of an audience of airport staff. After 20 seconds, things grew a little awkward, he said, but resisted the urge to pull away. 

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