I was at a wedding rehearsal today with my cousin and his fiance, and we got to the part where the dad "gives away" his daughter which is followed by a hug/kiss.
However we kind of laughed at how awkward they were at it, as her sister announced that she could count the number of times that father and daughter have ever hugged on one hand.
Being Asian myself, and having what I consider a good relationship with my parents I'm very much the same way, and wonder if it's specifically an Asian phenomenon, or if other cultures are the same way.
Seeing white and even black families on TV I'd always grown up thinking that "regular" families hug each other and say "I love you" to one another daily, but I'm thinking that that may not be the most accurate representation out there.
It's odd though in the sense that I've always felt Asians are generally known for having strong family values, and it's not uncommon for kids graduating from college to live with their parents up until their mid-late 20's even if they have successful careers.
How physical are you with your family members? And do you express your emotions verbally to one another? Posting your ethnicity would obviously be helpful as well.