Don't Hug Me Bro

[Jferr006]

I'm a hugger, sorry. One thing I really hate though is the dead fish handshake, be it from a man or a women.

[Z-man]

Not a hugger. Even handshakes that last longer than they should make me feel rather uncomfortable. I only let a few chosen people into my personal space - my family and my closest friends. Everyone else -- keep your distance!

Whiteward may be up north, but the climate this time of year is outstanding.

-Z

[varmint]

I'm a hugger, sorry. One thing I really hate though is the dead fish handshake, be it from a man or a women.

I've broken most of the fingers on my right hand. And ripped the thumb out of its socket. I hate dealing with ****wits who think every handshake should be an alpha gorilla dominance test.

[speeder]

A handshake should be a warm greeting...not limp but not some test of grip either.

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by Laneco

I hug everyone I know and like (and who is at least reasonably comfortable with the idea). I pet every dog that approaches me, too... Also talk to strangers. A lot.

What are you gonna do? Some of us are just wired that way!

angela

on information and belief, you are not a "bro"

women are huggable - other guys, NOT

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by Z-man

Not a hugger. Even handshakes that last longer than they should make me feel rather uncomfortable. I only let a few chosen people into my personal space - my family and my closest friends. Everyone else -- keep your distance!

Whiteward may be up north, but the climate this time of year is outstanding.

-Z

when you shake hands with someone, you are touching everything they have touched - think about it

a nice bow, or head nod shuld be enuff! (except for attractive women...)

[Laneco]

Speeder, Janet, Tweezers?

HUGS ARE ON if we ever get together. Now that would be one fun lunch date!!!

angela

[cashflyer]

The State told me I am not allowed to hug. I think the actual discussion started with, "Look, buddy, if we have to serve one more restraining order against you...." It went downhill from there. Especially when I tried to hug the process server before she left.

[BlueSkyJaunte]

What I can't stand are the women who give hugs that are only from the clavicle up. Commit to it! Full hugs or nothing!

[speeder]

Quote de Z-man

Not a hugger. Even handshakes that last longer than they should make me feel rather uncomfortable. I only let a few chosen people into my personal space - my family and my closest friends. Everyone else -- keep your distance!

Whiteward may be up north, but the climate this time of year is outstanding.

-Z

when you shake hands with someone, you are touching everything they have touched - think about it

a nice bow, or head nod shuld be enuff! (except for attractive women...)

A freaking head nod when you see a dear friend? That's weirder than dry-humping them if you ask me.

[bivenator]

Would you hug this man?

[speeder]

If he molested my wife or GF, I'd do a lot more than hug him.

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by speeder

A freaking head nod when you see a dear friend? That's weirder than dry-humping them if you ask me.

hearty slap on the back ok?

snug hugs for dear friends with XX and the body to match

[genrex]

LOL cashflyer...

That was a great hug, man. Hey, my wallet is missing! I always keep it in this pocket, I never keep it in this pock...... umm.... never mind.

^ old Steve Martin joke

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[Outback Porsche]

Sooooooo, dry humping your leg is out of the question.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by VaSteve

I checked my map....which direction is "whiteward"?

Hang a left at Brownsville...

I don't mess with hugging... just go right for the crotch grab!

But seriously... growing up in SoCal part of it is the Latino thing... Pacific islanders are pretty huggy too... YMMV

[Outback Porsche]

I don't mess with hugging... just go right for the crotch grab!

Ah, the good old squirrel grip. Hit that wit a nipple cripple combo and it's high school all over again.

[Zeke]

I have several friends who dispense with any form of salutation. No handshake, no how ya doing, just get with the business. If it's a project, then the meeting starts with "how's it coming?"

Hard to do that with a woman.

I met with a man this morning I had never met before and we had about a minute of conversation before we actually got close enough to shake hands. A lot of it had to do with parking and this and that, but there was no strain to rush up and hug.

[imcarthur]

It's you 'mericans. I noticed it started (in business) in earnest after 9/11 amongst my US cohorts. While I will respond, I won't initiate. I have seen many of our suppliers - French suppliers included - cringe when accosted by my hugging co-workers.

Ian

[Bill Douglas]

I'm a bit of a hugger and a huggee. Not a dirty great hug like you would with a good looking female, but rather an arm over the shoulder, shoulders touching and a light slap on the back.

Certainly not everyone, just good buddies when everyone is getting a bit jolly like in a bar.