Help! I have an interview tomorrow. Do I shake hands?!

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Bear hug.

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go in for the handshake and jussssssst as their hand is about to reach your hand yank it back and act like you are fixing your hair

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I actually did this quite a few times with people in the past week in different situations and they just looked at me a little crazy. It’s like everyone’s lost their sense of humor 🤷🏻‍♀️

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The formal procedure is to blow each other’s noses. However, the first to do so will lose the negotiation. So stare, unflinchingly, as both your noses drip in bullet time.

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Just ask them first if it is OK with them or they prefer to elbow

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Yes - with a strong handshake, good eye contact, and a nice to meet you with a genuine smile. No fishy handshakes and done fake the smile. Be straight but be assertive- it will take you far.

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Yea. Open mouthed kiss too.

I’d just smile and offer an elbow. People aren’t stupid.

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If they offer, then yes.

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If they go to shake hands, just scream DON’T TOUCH ME!

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GUYS. When you cough, you cough into your elbow. Stop touching elbows. PLS

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elbow bump like the duke and duchess of sussex

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I had an interview on Monday and had that same thought. 3 people, 3 handshakes. I was actually surprised. Iade sure I didnt touch my face after the interviews were over and washed my hands after the interviews. When you are interviewing you do everything to make the people like you and want you, I didnt want to do something that could run someone the wrong way.

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I’d try putting my hand over my heart with a nod and a smile.

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Take THAT Coronavirus.

Nobody wants to shake your hand right now. Lighten the mood and initiate an elbow bump on your way in and out.

Hell nah, just give them the good ole head nod.

Well shit... I have an interview tomorrow too and I did nottt think about this

Go for the salute

Yes. And then don’t touch your face

Tap their ankles

No

Started a new job, they’re all elbow bumping. Just watch for social cues

Depends. Is the hiring manager a zombie?

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