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Far as I can tell, women want to be treated the same as men in the workplace. So, handshake or bro-hug should fit the bill.
I’ve also been known to give out the occasional high-5 when she deserving.
Female here. If meeting for first time, handshake would do. If you know each other whether it's virtual or irl and you're meeting for a first time or after a while, I don't mind the bro hug (usually I initiate it because men wouldn't).
At work, I only intiate hugs with long term friends in the company (known them for 5+ years and haven't seen them in a long time). I will reciprocate hugs when others initiate.
In my personal life everyone gets a hug.
I'm a dude for the record.
Handshake
Always handshake. But as a Brazilian however and in Brazil the norm in casual occurrences is handshake for men and two cheek kisses for female. But not exactly sure how it is in a business setting as I never worked there, but would assume handshake as well.
👆🏼maybe I shouldn’t say always handshake as if you know men/women well, why not hug if it is mutual.
Handshake in business is good. For any/all people.
I go for the handshake but if the women opens for the hug I will give one, as it would be rude not to. But I feel a little uncomfortable given the environment. Hugs are for long time peers who’ve been through “the wars” with me and friends. Oh for the days when a good slap on the butt and “nice job toots!” made it all so easy 😄
How does one normally execute the bro hug? I've seen several variations.
That's one nice thing for those employed by the military. You salute. The rules are written for it. There's nothing subjective about it.
In NY we dap up everyone
Here’s a good rule: would you do it to The Rock? If not, don’t do it to a lady
^ that's just a regular hug
Casual French kiss
^ Reply 69? Nailed it, S&1!
Why the hell would you hug someone you barely know?
Hugs for my family. Coworkers get handshakes and fist-bumps. Unless we go drinking and they force the hug thing.
What if I don't wanna shake a women's hand or give her a hug
Head nod, or any other contextually/culturally appropriate gesture
@A7: Who’s forcing you?
Thank you for posting this!
I really wish people wouldn’t first bump... it’s so bro and fratty. Id say a fist bump is less appropriate than a hug in an office