10 times out of 10 I greet new people with a handshake. I’m pretty dedicated to it. One time this girl went in for a hug and I could tell she was dedicated to her respective form of greeting as well. We both committed to the hug/handshake combo and it turned into me dapping her up. It was so awkward she just started laughing to ease the pain of embarrassment. #hingepartner
May 30, 2025

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somehow it actually transforms any handshake into something genuine and friendly rather than weirdly formal and rigid
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I managed to completely flub a handshake at work yesterday, and I can't stop thinking about it. Anticipated a faster approach and sheepishly clamped down on the guy's fingers like a drunken lobster. Do I lean into the embarrassment and let it be a humbling experience, or do I think of it as a subversive act against antiquated corporate gestures? Either way, a life-changing experience!
May 3, 2024
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My grandfather, who is my hero, has one of the firmest handshakes in a powerful but not squeezing way. I love handshakes.. I hug my friends but otherwise when I meet someone I like to shake.. I feel like it's such a great way to gage someone basically immediately - I really admire people who look you in the eyes and shake your hand with confidence. The way you shake hands is very telling of what type of person you are, deadfish shakes really scare me.
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JK but I do tend to talk a lot when I get nervous.  I’ll start saying whatever comes to mind first without thinking. Usually those things revolve around random animal facts that I know. And I know a LOT. All I’m saying is don’t forget to be yourself. #hingepartner
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