Part Three: The handshake is the key to any successful introduction. Always grasp the hand firmly, and shake from the elbow, pumping about three or four times. A two-handed grip is too familiar for most business and social situations.
Regardless of species, a bear hug is considered inappropriate for an initial greeting.
Photo: Alan Vernon
Hi, he’s Erik Stratton, rush chairman, and he’s damn glad to meet you.
Oooh! I’ll take a bear hug anyway!
As of this moment, they’re on… DOUBLE SECRET PROBATION!
Kar FTW!
Reminds me of my brother and SIL’s engagement party. My bro (6’1″) bro went around shaking hands with her relatives saying “Hi, I’m Ed,” in extra-extra-deep voice.
Unless, of course, you’re one of these adorable bears, in which case, hugs are totally appropriate!
Theresa – for a minute there – i thoght it was yr sil ( tho you clearly said “bro” – twice) who was 6’1″ and spoke in an extra deep voice – which would’ve been even funnier …
Can all of my meetings go like this? Pls.?
@Cellarmouse, well, she already knew them, and wasn’t worried about making the right impression.
Most Excellent Hovertext.
Bear hugs, bare hugs!
Great intro, NTMTOM!
OMG, that hover text made me snort!!!!!!!! Eric Stratton…very good line to quote!
“Pardon me for not rising; I’ve had a bad morning…”
Excellent Animal House reference on the hovertext!! Made me literally LOL!
Dearest NTMTOM,
Are you married?
Will you caption my life in real time?
You are a saint.
All of my love forever and ever.
Sincerely,
Sparkly
Excuse me, I bearly know you.
O hai!
how i love a spring proposal!!!
Is that a clip-on tie?
‘Everyone is watching right now, so, we’ll hug later, ok?”
We hear about bear hug and not bears-hand-shake. must be a fake shake.
awww i love this. so precious.