I must of missed the memo saying a traditional handshake is out of style. Last week my boss walked up to me to wish me a Merry Christmas and I extended my hand to shake his. He says "No, we do it this way" and does the fist bump. I felt a little insulted by it. I watched him with my co workers and he did the same thing. It's not an age thing as he is older than me. So, tonight I'm watching one of those reality shows where these young real estate agents sell million dollar homes and sure enough, a deal is clinched with a fist bump! Call me a cynic but I don't feel a fist bump is a sign of another persons word, or good intentions. Maybe it's a germ thing. My boss was just getting over a cold however the hand sanitizer dispenser was 10 feet away. And if that was the case maybe he should have said something. Maybe I'm just old fashioned...
totaly agree, i think its for the young people who "think" its cool. Im only 34 yrs old and i think a handshake is a sign of respect still and always should be. And speaking of germs, were all getting "too" sanatized and i think thats why were getting sick. Dirt is good for you, especially car grease!!
When the young folk give me a fist bump, I return it and say "Shazzam", to which they respond "huh?"...
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Do a firm handshake or just stay home! Whats the point of this bump thing? When some one puts their fist out I put both hands cupped underneath as if to recieve something.
While we're on this what is with a half hug? You know the one where one grabs your hand and leans in?
I don't mind either but I actually prefer when we jump up and touch bellys. It's more natural for me.
Haaa! Rumor has it that there's a drywaller in the Edm area that does that in a garage with his brother in law...
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It gets tougher all the time. I prefer the open handed old style handshake, but what about the thumb shake, the closed fist finger/knuckle shake, and how about the all of the above combo? But my all time favorite is the koko bonk. Nothing says pleased to meet you like post concussion syndrome.
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nuts, bolts, washers, and beer. forget that, except for beer
Hey they do it all the time on Passtime ... "gimme a pound".
What bugs me, is when a guy extended his hand in the past, you knew it was going to be a traditional handshake ... now you don't know what to expect ... some awkward moments!
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Hand bump. 'gimme five', whatever that complicated thing was black folk used to do, all fads, they too shall pass.
Hand shake = peace, trust and friendship, for thousands of years past, and will for thousands of years in the future (or at least until civilization ends)
Dave
-- Edited by davelacourse on Tuesday 28th of December 2010 08:12:18 PM
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Man to man, a handshake. My 8 year old hockey team, in the room before a game to give the a boost, fist bump.(Once again 8 year olds, they think it's cool)
-- Edited by 87 player bird on Tuesday 28th of December 2010 09:27:31 AM
Hand bump. 'gimme five', whatever that complicated thing was black folk used to do, all fads, they too shall pass.
Hand shake = peace, trust and friendship, for thousands of years pasat, and will for thousands of years in the future (or at least until civilization ends)
1956 Pontiac Pathfinder 2dr sedan, 496 - dyno'd 545 hp, stick shift, 4.11 posi - Hot Rod