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Hey LoveShack,

 

I just met up with a friend today real quick because I had to go pick up something at her house. She has a bunch of best friends from her high school (we work together, that's how we became friends) and when I went to her house, she met me outside with one of her friends. She introduced me to her friend and I said hi, and shook her hand. Now that I look back on it, what is the common thing to do in that situation? I would like to give her a hug or something but I think that that might come off a little strong and bizarre considering that girl had no idea who I am. Now to generalize the question a little, if you're a guy and a friend introduces you to a female friend, how do you initially address them? Hug, kiss on the cheek, hand shake? thanks!

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Pretty much what you did. I'd say trying to clutch a woman you've only known for a minute or so is going to freak her out. Imagine if she tried that on you. You'd probably take a defensive stance.

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Pretty much what you did. I'd say trying to clutch a woman you've only known for a minute or so is going to freak her out. Imagine if she tried that on you. You'd probably take a defensive stance.

Johan's right. It should either be a naked hug, or nothing at all.

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Johan's right. It should either be a naked hug, or nothing at all.

 

True. But first you should give her a peek at what's going to be rubbing up against her. That's the polite thing to do.

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True. But first you should give her a peek at what's going to be rubbing up against her. That's the polite thing to do.

 

Such a gentleman. :love::love:

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True. But first you should give her a peek at what's going to be rubbing up against her. That's the polite thing to do.

At least then she will know beyond a doubt that isn't a roll of quarters in his pocket. This is called being genuine.

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I'd be impressed by a handshake, but freaked out that soon by a hug.

End of story. You played it right.

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Does anyone kiss a lady's hand anymore on meeting? Or is that a bit 19th century now?

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