How to greet a girl - Handshake or hug?

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I usually just smile and allow her to see my baby blues.

 

how do we even know they have any hangups like that til we give em a hug? .....anyway, the forum description is about discussing sex without hangups, hehe - i still think there's nothing wrong with a hug for almost any occasion

 

It depends on the person and the circumstances.

 

The traditional rule is you can shank a lady’s hand ONLY when she offers it. I guess people in society still carry that on today without even realizing it. There is only one time I can remember a man offered his hand to me first. Truth be told, I am uncomfortable if a guy does offer me his hand first and expects me to take it, I feel like I don’t know him so why would I want to touch him. But it’s rude not too, so I do anyway (it seems mean to leave the poor guy hanging).

As a girl the only situation where I shank peoples hand is professionally. Like at an interview or the work place or meeting contacts. Guys seem to do this socially and professionally which is widely accepted. For the males either party can offer hand first but ideally the guy joining the group or the one that just arrived offers the hand.

Its no big deal – Some have never heard of this rule. A lot of social etiquette has been lost through generations.. Which is a shame because I think it has its charm, like when girls were known as ladies and guys were known as gentleman…


Keep it simple.

Professionally
= shank hand only when she offers

Socially
- dating or good friends = a hug
- acquaintances = hello


*I find that most guys if he saw a girl that was a good friend, but she is standing with her b/f. The guy usually gives the couple space. He acknowledges and greets his lady friend in a more subtle tone (like a smile or a wave)

*ALWAYS a firm hand stack. Not to strong to hurt the other person though. Just a quick squeeze and release.

hope this helps in future

 

Gosh, I've been a professional for over 30 years, and when I meet someone professionally, I shake hands. I've never heard of a "rule" that men can't initiate business handshakes with women, and I've never met someone who felt uncomfortable if I offered a handshake on meeting her.

In a business or professional environment, there is no reason to treat men and women differently.

 

It depends on what feels right at the time. The only thing I'd say is a constant is don't hug someone you're just meeting for the first time unless they go in for a hug.

 

Helps ease the tention held in the boner .. haha ..