It's not because she's a woman, it's because she realises he's redefined himself as "not a hugging person"!
But... surely most people, asexual or otherwise, "hugging people" or otherwise, would be extremely taken aback by a complete stranger suddenly snogging them (with tongues!).
Re: PS
But... surely most people, asexual or otherwise, "hugging people" or otherwise, would be extremely taken aback by a complete stranger suddenly snogging them (with tongues!).