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Shake her like a Polaroid picture!
Ok honestly, assume a handshake but try to read her body language. If she goes for the hug, reciprocate. It might be a bit awkward but you’ll know to adjust for later.
Nod and smile
Always shake, Joe Biden. No hugs.
High five
Haha as a Brit someone went to fist bump me and I naturally went to shake their hand so I ended up shaking their fist bump. Really bad. Boop would have been better!
Shake when meeting. Hug when leaving
That’s interesting how you started a company with someone you’ve never met physically. Intrigued to hear more
Initially shake. Feel out if they are huggers after a few days together
Both. Simultaneously.
100% shake given it's first time
Starting a company together doesn't entitle you to maul her. Pull yourself together man.
Shake when meeting. Please don’t pull a Joe Biden
Just out of curiosity, what kind of company is this, that you two have never met and can run it together no prob?
That’s what I was thinking. How did you get to this point of running a business without a prior meeting?
Bring a top hat, remove it upon greeting her to show sign of reverence, and with closed feet, a light head nod will do.
Shake
Now that we’ve established shake over hug...what’s the business?
Shake for sure, she will either come in for a hug or tell you “I’m a hugger”. Also on a side note, how did you find your co-founder? I am looking for one right now.
@ Manager Op it really is😅 I’m not even sure where to start.
Go for the most limp handed handshake you can.
Smell her hair
If you shake it more than twice you’re playing with it... oops sorry wrong context...
Do either. Just don’t be awkward about it.
Relax. That’s a small detail.
You guys are starting a company together. She’s not gonna lose respect for you over a hug.
Good luck on your endeavor OP!