Huggability

The hostess introduced herself as Joelle. She was in her thirties, with short, curly dark hair. She had the look of a mom, a combination of warmth, huggability, and an air of parental authority you didn't mess with.

Customers choose an animal (it's not just bears) without stuffing, take it to a station, where it is stuffed "to the right amount of huggability" and (crucial touch) a heart is placed inside.

Before back pains limited my huggability, one of my favorite ice breakers was to say, "Come and give me a hug."