Do you still shake hands?

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

COVID put a real damper on this practice but notice many people reverting back over the past year or so.

Personally, I got used to not shaking hands and appreciate that I’m not constantly sharing germs. Still, sometimes I’ll extend my hand out of habit and people will look like, “Yeah, uh, do we have to shake?”

Anyone else notice an awkwardness about the practice these days?

 

[goldmom]

Sure. It’s still a culturally good thing IMO.

 

[Fan In Black]

depends on the situation. If it's some someone I already know I just fist bump them.

 

[Tom Paris]

I have had 6 colds since November and I swear they happen after I high five and shake hands going through the line after basketball games. I use sanitizer too. Religiously.

 

[peacehawk]

Hardly ever.

 

[BrianNole777]

Yes although I prefer the fist bump.

 

[NDallasRuss]

Yeah, same as always. I've never had anyone look at me funny re: shaking hands, or vice versa.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

depends on the situation. If it's some someone I already know I just fist bump them.

I think there’s also a generational component in play. I was recently around a group of much younger coworkers and you would’ve thought I had dog crap on my hands. So I stopped extending my hand.

 

[THE_DEVIL]

Depends on the day

 

[Bro D]

Uh, yea?

 

[hawkeye54545]

I usually just clasp hands, slap hands front and back 3 times, grip fingers for a shake, clasp hands again, and bring it in for a bro hug.

I keep it real yo

 

[ericram]

Depends on if they are wearing a mask or not.

 

[lucas80]

Normally, but I think it's a generational change. Younger folks don't shake hands as much. I have no empirical data to support this, just observational at work, the gym, tail gating... Young co-workers aren't big on shaking hands.
I will also say I'm pretty good with a fist bump. I enjoy the faux bro bump, with a twist and an exaggerated greeting.

 

[HawkMD]

Sure. It’s still a culturally good thing IMO.

No, it’s not. You are touching a poop wiping hand 90% of the time. There are many better healthier alternatives.

 

[kn288]

I hated shaking hands before Covid and I rarely do it now. It's a dumb tradition.

 

[SeaPA]

I no longer initiate it, but will still shake hands if the other person does.

 

[lucas80]

I usually just clasp hands, slap hands front and back 3 times, grip fingers for a shake, clasp hands again, and bring it in for a bro hug.

I keep it real yo

Word.

 

[goldmom]

No, it’s not. You are touching a poop wiping hand 90% of the time. There are many better healthier alternatives.

When you came in after opening the door to the room where you’re breathing millions of germs you touched many more germs from lots of “poop hands” and nose picking hands, etc.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

When you came in after opening the door to the room where you’re breathing millions of germs you touched many more germs from lots of “poop hands” and nose picking hands, etc.

I never touch door handles.

 

[goldmom]

I never touch door handles.

Interesting.

 

[NDallasRuss]

I usually just clasp hands, slap hands front and back 3 times, grip fingers for a shake, clasp hands again, and bring it in for a bro hug.

I keep it real yo

 

[Pinehawk]

It’s a good test to see if someone is a crazy Covid person or not. They refuse to shake or say something and you know they’ve got unresolved mental issues. Then you can proceed accordingly.

 

[ICWestfan]

Yes and it sucks. I have tendinitis in my elbow, probably carpal tunnel, and since I have a manly grip it hurts like holy hell when I shake hands.

 

[WDSMHAWK]

I greet everyone with a respectful chest bump

 

[SansAgain]

I stopped shaking hands long before COVID. There is nothing in me that wants to touch another person’s filthy hand. If someone reaches out a hand I tell them that I think I’m coming down with something you don’t want. At the same time I eat ass.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

Sure. It’s still a culturally good thing IMO.

This. I’ve noticed that younger folks are much less likely to initiate a handshake and much more likely not to have a firm handshake.

The hand shake initiates a subconscious connection to the person you’re having a conversation with…worth keeping culturally.

On a related note. Anyone notice that younger folks are much less likely to initiate a “hello” when out for a walk or make eye contact?

Social media/Covid has fundamentally effected the way some folks interact with others…and not in a good way

 

[anon_b29nm7v7dwp6r]

I enjoyed that part of COVID…I have noticed people are back to expecting it so begrudgingly I do if they’re looking for that.

I will say during the pandemic I noticed I was hardly ever sick….since life has resumed its back to hacking all winter.

 

[luvmyhawks]

Yeah, same as always. I've never had anyone look at me funny re: shaking hands, or vice versa.

Same. Every day several times a day. Never have I had any sense of awkwardness. It has never even crossed my mind.

But, I also still wear a suit 4 days a week.

 

[TennNole17]

Not often, friends or family - guys get like this weird elbow/forearm bump (not sure how this happened) or a fist bump. I still hug my female family or friends.

 

[QChawks]

yup

Every Sunday in church, followed by Mrs QC putting some hand sanitizer in my hand 😎

 

[Hendy hawk]

Yes.
Old school.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

But, I also still wear a suit 4 days a week.

Wow, what line of work?

 

[runkpanole]

Yes

 

[Moral]

Do I shake another persons hand so I can get their shit, piss, mouth germs, semen, and snot on my hands?

No thanks. I have seen way too many keyboards and mice.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Do I shake another persons hand so I can get their shit, piss, mouth germs, and snot on my hands?

No thanks. I have seen way too many keyboards and mice.

I’d guess at least 1/3 of men don’t wash their hands before leaving the restroom.

 

[QChawks]

Do I shake another persons hand so I can get their shit, piss, mouth germs, semen, and snot on my hands?

No thanks. I have seen way too many keyboards and mice.

but you’ll toss their salad, right?

 

[TarponSpringsNole]

I prefer to shake hands. The fist bump is about the gayest thing ever.

 

[luvmyhawks]

Wow, what line of work?

Finance. I see clients daily. I rarely wear the tie.

 

[Cougar63]

I'm a hugger.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

I’d guess at least 1/3 of men don’t wash their hands before leaving the restroom.

I rarely wash after I piss. How may germs are on my wang? I always wash after I shit.

I don’t shake hands, I like to fvck with people and go for the forearm shake. The confused look on people’s faces is always entertaining.