To go back to the Irish thing, the Scots are the same. The love is there without a doubt but it is very formal. As PB put it perfectly, not as touchy-feely perhaps.
Sometimes I get lucky, Yogi. Now give us a hug .
Lucky for you i am a cuddly type of English/Scotsman......
Hugs all round
I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees!
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