Hug, Kiss or Shake?

Hug, Kiss or Shake?

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LauraMax

LauraMax

Cathlete
Thought that would get your attention. ;)

Always curious about this b/c I'm not a very physically affectionate person (although I can be under the right circumstances). So I'm always a little taken aback when an acquaintance kisses me hello or goodbye. Happens a lot at the gym, a lot when I'm out at a local pub, & sometimes it even happens at work, which bothers me the most b/c I'm pretty sure the business associate who kisses my cheek wouldn't do it to my big old boss.

So, I personally prefer a handshake, at least at work, & maybe a peck on the cheek for female friends I know fairly well. As far as men go, don't touch me unless your invited!

Your thoughts?
 
I come from a very affectionate family. My family is Italian & my husband is French. We're always kissing everybody!
 
I have never had anybody that isn't family kiss me on the cheek and it would really wierd me out I think. I'm not very affectionate either, Laura. I think a good firm handshake is the most appropriate. If it's a good friend that I haven't seen in a while, then a hug. But that is the extent of touching for me (except for dh or ds ;) ).

Kathy
 
Hand shaking is much preferred, although I don't mind hugs if it's someone I know really well. My family and friends do a lot of cheek kissing and I usually turn it into an air kiss, lol.

I can't imagine kissing anyone at work! I would think you'd be setting yourself up for a big ol' harassment suit...

Marie
 
Ditto Marie's comments. I am not a touchy girl unless I know you very well.

Melissa
Paragonah, UT
 
I don't like all that touching either with someone other than my DH. I voted for handshake, but would actually rather just be able to say hello with a smile.

Barbara
 
No easy answer for me. My Dad's family is Irish, it's a quick mouth kiss and a big hug. Mom's French so it's hug, kiss cheek, kiss other cheek. If it's a formal occasion and the Ladies are made up, it's definitely the air kiss, no lipstick smudges on OUR cheeks:) My old French Aunts used to pinch both my cheeks and kiss me as a greeting, until I was 12 years old I thought that that was what a 'French kiss' was:+ :7 My old girlfriends get big squeezy hugs. I shake hands (firmly of course!) in business situations.

Take Care
Laurie:)
 
I'm a hugger. I've hugged people that I've known through work and haven’t seen in awhile. I recently hugged the lady who was handing out samples at the grocery store. She and I chatted for a while and I hugged her as I left. Kissing on the other hand, well, that could get me into trouble. hahaha:*
 
I like to hug people I genuinely like. The dilemma arises when I see someone that's hug worthy with someone I'd rather handshake. Once I hug, I feel obligated to hug everyone else.

I guess my point is- I'm a selective hugger.
 
Ooops, sorry, I don't know why I left that out. :eek: Especially considering it's my preferred way of greeting pretty much everyone.
 
My friends husband likes to plant cheek kisses on the female friends. I told him if he came near with those lips I'd wipe them off his face. }(
While everyone else cringes when he approaches them I smile because I know he won't come anywhere near me. Nice guy but needs to save his kisses for his family.
 
I will often do a handshake upon first meeting a person and then a peck on the cheek thereafter.

If I get a vibe that the cheek won't go over too well or if it's just someone I feel uncomfortable around for any reason, then it's a handshake.

In a business situation, definately limited to a handshake.

Hugs go hand in hand with the kiss on the cheek but only if I'm close with the person, otherwise no hug.

Am I wierd? Possibly, but that's me!:p
 
Handshake, but I prefer just the "Hello". I hate touching people (Family is ok). Just thinking about it makes me uncomfortable. LOL!!!
 
Anybody freaked out about our president giving the Prime Minister of Germany (a woman) an impromptu shoulder rub (which she obviously was disgusted at)? How idiotic!

And about people kissing other people on the lips: I'll save that for intimate relations.
 
I just read through the answers on this thread and can't believe so many get so skeeved or offended by the human touch!

I ALWAYS offer my hand when meeting someone new. To me, it's just being polite.

My/DH's entire family/friends are kissers and/or huggers all the way and I find it to be warm and endearing, personally.

No offense meant to anyone here...just surprised so many feel the way that they do. :)
 
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