How to greet a girl - Handshake or hug?

I have always wondered this because I see guys doing both.

I dont want to give a handshake and have a girl think I am scared of her, but then again I don't want to give a girl a hug and scare her off or make things awkward, so I am seeking all of your opinions on this.

What do I do for a girl..
1. I am meeting the first time
2. I have known in the past, but haven't talked to her for a while.
3. I talk to a lot recently but not known for very long
4. I have known for a while, and have talked to recently
5. who is a friend I am meeting for the first time, of a girl that I have known for a while.
6. who is the friend of my parents (in 20s or 30s)
7. who I used to date, but don't anymore
8. that I like but has a bf


I ask this because of a pool party we are hosting tomorrow (well actually today since it is 3 AM), and I would like to avoid creating awkwardness between me and anyone else.

Thanks for the advice.

 

you grab her ass, sqeeze as tight as you can, then slap her across the mouth with your cock. She'll be so turned on you'll have her in the sack in NO TIME! That is what you wanted to know right???

 

hey this is a good one

1. hug
2. b-b-big bear hug
3. hug using your bottom half
4. hug like you are just super chill friends
5. hug like you are way cool and everybody wants to fuck you
6. eeeeee... yea. the awkward hug
7. hug, let her decide how long, don't linger unless she is obviously deep into this hug
8. ha hug her, then hug her boyfriend

pool party damn, boneriffic


ok cool have fun

 

1. Handshake
2. Neither, or a hug, depending on how close you were before
3. Neither, or a hug, depending on how comfortable you feel with her
4. Neither, or a hug, depending on how comfortable you feel with her
5. Handshake
6. Handshake
7. Neither. "Hello."
8. Neither. "Hello."

Heh.
Generally, just feel it out. If it's someone you're close with, greet them with a hug and maybe a kiss on the cheek, depending. If it's someone you haven't met before, handshake. Otherwise, a simple greeting & asking how they're doing will suffice.

Personally I don't greet girls I know with handshakes, like I do with guys.

 

i use the handshake-reel 'em in to a hug combo sometimes if i sense a girl is cool

 

put your boner in her hand and let her shake it instead of your hand. It helps to ease the tention.

 

Make sure everone go skinny dipping and MAKE SURE you get it on camera

 

You are making this far too complicated my man. Do whatever you think the girl would like for you to do. Or if you really can't get the physicality down, you do realize there are other ways to communicate?

 

Whatever feels comfortable at that time. I actually don't mind a kiss as much as I do a hug. A kiss on the cheek is less invasive than a hug, in my opinion. I don't want anyone I don't know hugging me. It's too close. So don't outrule a kiss on the cheek. But you have to judge the situation. You'll know if it's acceptable to hug or kiss her or if you should just stick with the handshake. Even a simple "hello" would actually be enough!

 

lmao at some of these answers

i'd just say hi, neither handshake or hug

 

dude....no handshake, no hug....
neither

actually I take it back.
hug her and then slowly weep on her shoulder.
this will make you seem very attractive

 

Whatever YOU feel comfortable with. Personally I give hugs most the time if I've known them or even if I'm meeting them for the first time and feel they'd be ok with it. Some people get weirded out over a hug though, so use your discretion.

 

i knew i was doing something wrong. great tip neo. i'm putting it to use asap.

 

Dude you're totally over thinking it, if you feel comfortable enough to give her a hug by all means do so, if not shake her hand or wave. simple.

 

1. I am meeting the first time
If you've never heard of her before then handshake. If you've heard countless stories about her, give her a hug.
2. I have known in the past, but haven't talked to her for a while.
Hug
3. I talk to a lot recently but not known for very long
Hug
4. I have known for a while, and have talked to recently
Hug
5. who is a friend I am meeting for the first time, of a girl that I have known for a while.
See #1
6. who is the friend of my parents (in 20s or 30s)
Handshake
7. who I used to date, but don't anymore
If you're on good terms and don't have a gf, hug. If you're on good terms and do have a gf, ask your gf. If you're not on good terms, why would you want to touch her at all?
8. that I like but has a bf
Go for a handshake. If she wants a hug, she will hug you.

 

hugs, baby - for any situation! no quicker way to break down the barriers and share the Love

if they think you're a freak, then that's their hangup, isn't it?

 

Yeah, but shouldn't we respect their hangups? We're trying to share love, not disrespect. Hey, I've found it really useful to reach for their arm or elbow as a gesture of welcome. Usually, you'll get either the beginning of a hug or a proffered hand to shake. One out of a hundred will just nod and back away and you learn quickly that touching that person is a no-no. Is it a skinny-dip pool party? Those are the best kind, and really do break the ice quickly. Hard to lie or be snobish when you're naked! Have a fun party.

 

You would only shake hands on no.1, never on any other of those occasions. As for the first time, just go for the hug and kiss on the cheek, don't be afraid.

 

Some of these answers really made me giggle.. I agree with others, you are putting too much thought into this hun!

 

What do I do for a girl..
1. I am meeting the first time like a date? kiss on the cheek type of thing,wit a light hug
2. I have known in the past, but haven't talked to her for a while. big hug and slightly lift her up, if you were close
3. I talk to a lot recently but not known for very long short hug
4. I have known for a while, and have talked to recently hug around her lower back NOT THE ASS
5. who is a friend I am meeting for the first time, of a girl that I have known for a while. awkward, emmm brief hug i suppose, or maybe handshake, but i dont really like handshakes
6. who is the friend of my parents (in 20s or 30s) little hug
7. who I used to date, but don't anymore.. depends how that story ended
8. that I like but has a bf a lil hug, not flirty, then shake her boyfriends hand, so he knows u respect him