What good has love and hugging done?
love and hugging do lots of good, M.
They make people feel good. They give meaning and depth to life.
I can think of better, less embarassing things than that.

... yeah, right.
M, my dear - it won´t always be embarassing, when you aren´t 17 any more.

I dont do it in the first place.
the most embarassing thing that could happen to me, to take my dignity away would be to have a relationship with a girl. Simple as.
Nonsense.
You are just running away from life, is all. Nothing undignified about loving someone and be loved. In fact, to be able to love someone GIVES dignity and meaning to life.