Hugs, Kisses and Handshakes (31)
Snuggs09: Being one of the oldies here I keep bringing up what it was like in the old days and you guys are probably tired of it but here goes again.
In America, when a man greeted a man they shook hands; when they greeted a woman they made eye contact with a gentle nod of the head and left it at that, that's how it used to be.
Times have changed, women are liberated and are now in the workforce more than ever.
Now, in 2011, when men meet men they hug and shake hands and with the woman they hug her. No handshake. I don't see the need for a hug between men but that's seems to be the way it is.
I have seen politicians, business men and women shake hands with the man but only hug the woman.
For instance take Hillary Clinton our Secretary of State. When she meets another politician in the U.S. they hug her and maybe a handshake. I wonder how they greet her in other countries. In Italy, do they kiss her from one cheek to another or give her the proper way to meet a head of state with a handshake.
When I was working as a legal assistant, the office manager would bring new employees around the office to meet everyone. I always stood up and offered my hand to give a good handshake whether man or woman, whether secretary or lawyer. The secretary would look at me like I was crazy and gave me a two finger limp handshake which annoyed the heck out of me but I was a professional employee and played my role as best I could.
If I was a CEO meeting another businessperson who hugged me instead of giving a firm handshake, I would have a problem with that.
Every culture has their own proper way to greet someone.
Do women in your country (U.S. opinions welcomed) get a handshake without the hug.
I ask the men, are you uncomfortable when meeting a businesswoman. Are you unsure if you should shake her hand or hug her or do nothing at all?
I ask the women, do you put your hand out first so a man knows you want to shake his hand; do you give the woman recognition?
And women, would you offer your hand to another woman in a business environment?
What do you think about women of power getting a hug instead of a handshake?
In America, when a man greeted a man they shook hands; when they greeted a woman they made eye contact with a gentle nod of the head and left it at that, that's how it used to be.
Times have changed, women are liberated and are now in the workforce more than ever.
Now, in 2011, when men meet men they hug and shake hands and with the woman they hug her. No handshake. I don't see the need for a hug between men but that's seems to be the way it is.
I have seen politicians, business men and women shake hands with the man but only hug the woman.
For instance take Hillary Clinton our Secretary of State. When she meets another politician in the U.S. they hug her and maybe a handshake. I wonder how they greet her in other countries. In Italy, do they kiss her from one cheek to another or give her the proper way to meet a head of state with a handshake.
When I was working as a legal assistant, the office manager would bring new employees around the office to meet everyone. I always stood up and offered my hand to give a good handshake whether man or woman, whether secretary or lawyer. The secretary would look at me like I was crazy and gave me a two finger limp handshake which annoyed the heck out of me but I was a professional employee and played my role as best I could.
If I was a CEO meeting another businessperson who hugged me instead of giving a firm handshake, I would have a problem with that.
Every culture has their own proper way to greet someone.
Do women in your country (U.S. opinions welcomed) get a handshake without the hug.
I ask the men, are you uncomfortable when meeting a businesswoman. Are you unsure if you should shake her hand or hug her or do nothing at all?
I ask the women, do you put your hand out first so a man knows you want to shake his hand; do you give the woman recognition?
And women, would you offer your hand to another woman in a business environment?
What do you think about women of power getting a hug instead of a handshake?
Me personally ,I don`t like to hug or being hugged from/to a person I meet for the first time or don`t have a close relationship
As for public figures , a hand shake looks more okay to me then a hug
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When I meet someone for the very first time I perfer a handshake only.
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Ccincy: When I meet someone for the very first time I perfer a handshake only.
Me too Ccincy, cause I'm only a hugger with my daughter and if there was a special man.
So Ccincy, how do you handle it when someone grabs you by the shoulders and pulls you towards them and might even put their head alongside of yours.
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Snuggs09: Being one of the oldies here I keep bringing up what it was like in the old days and you guys are probably tired of it but here goes again.
In America, when a man greeted a man they shook hands; when they greeted a woman they made eye contact with a gentle nod of the head and left it at that, that's how it used to be.
Times have changed, women are liberated and are now in the workforce more than ever.
Now, in 2011, when men meet men they hug and shake hands and with the woman they hug her. No handshake. I don't see the need for a hug between men but that's seems to be the way it is.
I have seen politicians, business men and women shake hands with the man but only hug the woman.
For instance take Hillary Clinton our Secretary of State. When she meets another politician in the U.S. they hug her and maybe a handshake. I wonder how they greet her in other countries. In Italy, do they kiss her from one cheek to another or give her the proper way to meet a head of state with a handshake.
When I was working as a legal assistant, the office manager would bring new employees around the office to meet everyone. I always stood up and offered my hand to give a good handshake whether man or woman, whether secretary or lawyer. The secretary would look at me like I was crazy and gave me a two finger limp handshake which annoyed the heck out of me but I was a professional employee and played my role as best I could.
If I was a CEO meeting another businessperson who hugged me instead of giving a firm handshake, I would have a problem with that.
Every culture has their own proper way to greet someone.
Do women in your country (U.S. opinions welcomed) get a handshake without the hug.
I ask the men, are you uncomfortable when meeting a businesswoman. Are you unsure if you should shake her hand or hug her or do nothing at all?
I ask the women, do you put your hand out first so a man knows you want to shake his hand; do you give the woman recognition?
And women, would you offer your hand to another woman in a business environment?
What do you think about women of power getting a hug instead of a handshake?
In America, when a man greeted a man they shook hands; when they greeted a woman they made eye contact with a gentle nod of the head and left it at that, that's how it used to be.
Times have changed, women are liberated and are now in the workforce more than ever.
Now, in 2011, when men meet men they hug and shake hands and with the woman they hug her. No handshake. I don't see the need for a hug between men but that's seems to be the way it is.
I have seen politicians, business men and women shake hands with the man but only hug the woman.
For instance take Hillary Clinton our Secretary of State. When she meets another politician in the U.S. they hug her and maybe a handshake. I wonder how they greet her in other countries. In Italy, do they kiss her from one cheek to another or give her the proper way to meet a head of state with a handshake.
When I was working as a legal assistant, the office manager would bring new employees around the office to meet everyone. I always stood up and offered my hand to give a good handshake whether man or woman, whether secretary or lawyer. The secretary would look at me like I was crazy and gave me a two finger limp handshake which annoyed the heck out of me but I was a professional employee and played my role as best I could.
If I was a CEO meeting another businessperson who hugged me instead of giving a firm handshake, I would have a problem with that.
Every culture has their own proper way to greet someone.
Do women in your country (U.S. opinions welcomed) get a handshake without the hug.
I ask the men, are you uncomfortable when meeting a businesswoman. Are you unsure if you should shake her hand or hug her or do nothing at all?
I ask the women, do you put your hand out first so a man knows you want to shake his hand; do you give the woman recognition?
And women, would you offer your hand to another woman in a business environment?
What do you think about women of power getting a hug instead of a handshake?
Women of power?...Doesn't really matter to me...but depending on which country and under what circumstances...kiss each cheek, handshake, hug, curtsy, smile..all open, friendly, warm gestures...do think people in public public eye should be aware of cultural customs and honor them if they are host or visitor.... me personally..if a guy wants to hug, I'm good with that, if he wants a peck on the cheek, I'm good with that also...my family members are big time huggers...some like it, others do not...I just try to gage the person before I break their personal barrier......
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all we need is love
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I like my personal space, so unless it's someone I care for, they can keep their distance. Don't even care much for a handshake. Don't know the last place their hand was....
JMO
JMO
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no handshake and no hug only namaste or namaskar 
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vinny1967: Aww come here and gis a hug Indy
I'm a hugger Snuggs, for people I know and like
I'm a hugger Snuggs, for people I know and like
Hey you.....tis I get a hug from ya there feller
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Depends on the circumstances, if I am with friends and family, we hug. Co-workers, bosses, etc., handshake.
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Snuggs09: I like my space too, but Freddy, I can't imagine that you would refuse a handshake from a man if you were in a job interview or meeting someone important for the first time.
Well, in a case where it "mattered," obviously I would. But to just casually handshake for the "warm and fuzzy" value... Na....
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same here,at work is a handshake,when you meet new people,hug might be appropriate for someone,whos been away for a long time and is coming back,otherwise-friends and family -we do hug a lot..
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I Transylvania they bite!
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Paldi5: In Transylvania they bite!
sorry, the "n" was stuck.
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Down here it is costumery for women to touch cheeks ( that's face you pervs ) and give an air kiss . I of course take full advantage of that and kiss them on the cheek . They just think I'm a crazy gringo so I get away with it . It's so gerat living down here . . . . ... . . . .. .
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cherrybrandy: dont be shy Freddy,give us a hug..
Well, maybe you, but not that damn Vinny.
To Vinny (and live w/it)
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I don't mind two men hugging to greet each other.When they start giving tongue thought that's when I stand up and protest.
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Snuggs09: Me too Ccincy, cause I'm only a hugger with my daughter and if there was a special man.
So Ccincy, how do you handle it when someone grabs you by the shoulders and pulls you towards them and might even put their head alongside of yours.
So Ccincy, how do you handle it when someone grabs you by the shoulders and pulls you towards them and might even put their head alongside of yours.
I politely tell them I don't do that with strangers.
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Well, British reserve and all that requires a certain distance when meting somebody for the first time, so a handshake is the norm, particularly in a professional setting. However, after living in Spain for almost 7 years I kiss people on both cheeks as a Spaniard does, and accept that people like to get too close to me, though I´m not always entirely comfortable with it.
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cherrybrandy: i wouldnt hug him too.. far too tall and big..
You wouldn't have a choice
And I'm not big..........I'm cuddly
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In America, when a man greeted a man they shook hands; when they greeted a woman they made eye contact with a gentle nod of the head and left it at that, that's how it used to be.
Times have changed, women are liberated and are now in the workforce more than ever.
Now, in 2011, when men meet men they hug and shake hands and with the woman they hug her. No handshake. I don't see the need for a hug between men but that's seems to be the way it is.
I have seen politicians, business men and women shake hands with the man but only hug the woman.
For instance take Hillary Clinton our Secretary of State. When she meets another politician in the U.S. they hug her and maybe a handshake. I wonder how they greet her in other countries. In Italy, do they kiss her from one cheek to another or give her the proper way to meet a head of state with a handshake.
When I was working as a legal assistant, the office manager would bring new employees around the office to meet everyone. I always stood up and offered my hand to give a good handshake whether man or woman, whether secretary or lawyer. The secretary would look at me like I was crazy and gave me a two finger limp handshake which annoyed the heck out of me but I was a professional employee and played my role as best I could.
If I was a CEO meeting another businessperson who hugged me instead of giving a firm handshake, I would have a problem with that.
Every culture has their own proper way to greet someone.
Do women in your country (U.S. opinions welcomed) get a handshake without the hug.
I ask the men, are you uncomfortable when meeting a businesswoman. Are you unsure if you should shake her hand or hug her or do nothing at all?
I ask the women, do you put your hand out first so a man knows you want to shake his hand; do you give the woman recognition?
And women, would you offer your hand to another woman in a business environment?
What do you think about women of power getting a hug instead of a handshake?