Why do we usually shake male clients' hands and huge female clients? It's so awkward.

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I shake hands with both. I have some female clients who lean in for a hug. If they don’t initiate I extend my hand like I do for their significant other

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I hug & kiss & smell ‘em awkwardly. Just like my mentor, Joe Biden

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That actually made me laugh

I just do what feels like the circumstance calls for. I've never had anyone get upset or felt awkward attempting to be polite and professional.

Shake or hug, it's gender neutral for me and depends on the client relationship. However I am a female advisor so it may be easier for me than men to do both.

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