Fist bump vs hand shake

[rue]

I don't think they are at all equivalent gestures. You also wouldn't seal a deal with a high five, and when you bowl a strike, you probably wouldn't shake someones hand. Well, maybe you would, but I wouldn't.

Well, I don't know about you, but when I bowl a strike, I don't do anything except jump up and down like a fool

 

[Neophyte]

:arated: to Yeps' comment. The fist bump is really more of an alternative to the high-five.

 

[Feraud]

I've seen guys high-five ladies and call them "dude". It makes you wonder where common sense is headed..

 

[Yeps]

Well, I don't know about you, but when I bowl a strike, I don't do anything except jump up and down like a fool

That is the most natural response.

 

[Dr Kilroy]

You can shake my hand if my gloves are on. If not, just a nod!

Best regards, Dr

 

[rue]

That is the most natural response.

And the most obnoxious lol

 

[Tomasso]

I've seen guys high-five ladies and call them "dude".

I've seen groups of women high fiving each other, referring to each other as dude and swearing like sailors, while doing shots. We're not in Kansas any more..........[huh]

 

[Feraud]

Yes I too have seen women attempt to mimic the worst habits of men in a mis-guided attempt at "equality"..

 

[1961MJS]

I've seen groups of women high fiving each other, referring to each other as dude and swearing like sailors, while doing shots. We're not in Kansas any more..........[huh]

That's o.k., I've seen it in Kansas too. Especially the whole swearing like sailors. One of my bosses, if married to a sailor, and she cusses more than I did when I worked construction in High School. Of course, we work for a military contractor and she's trying to out testosterone the guys. Fun to watch though.

later

 

[LizzieMaine]

My great aunt the ex-longshoreman, who died recently at 92, would never have "fist bumped." She did, however, punch more than one man in the mouth.

 

[AtomicEraTom]

My biggest pet-peeve is foul-mouthed women! My sister has a fouler mouth on her than any of my friends for God's sake! I don't swear around women, and have even had some tell me that the fact I don't swear made them uncomfortable. Since when are manners grounds for discomfort?

I've seen groups of women high fiving each other, referring to each other as dude and swearing like sailors, while doing shots. We're not in Kansas any more..........[huh]

 

[SgtRick]

My biggest pet-peeve is foul-mouthed women! My sister has a fouler mouth on her than any of my friends for God's sake! I don't swear around women, and have even had some tell me that the fact I don't swear made them uncomfortable. Since when are manners grounds for discomfort?

I agree wholeheartily with you on that. I find it absolutely disgusting to hear a string of 4 letter words spewing from the filthy sewer of a woman. Sorry.....flash back.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

My biggest pet-peeve is foul-mouthed women! My sister has a fouler mouth on her than any of my friends for God's sake! I don't swear around women, and have even had some tell me that the fact I don't swear made them uncomfortable. Since when are manners grounds for discomfort?

I agree. Always has been more than a turn off for me!
HD

 

[scottyrocks]

And the most obnoxious lol

Depends on who is doing it. Watching some people do it is fun. I get the feeling you fall into that category.

 

[Amy Jeanne]

A guy gave me a fist bump last night. I was painting my fingernails, though. I wasn't offended -- it was a friendly gesture in my own home. He took into consideration that I might mess up my nails if I actually shook his hand That's pretty gentlemanly to me.

 

[rue]

Depends on who is doing it. Watching some people do it is fun. I get the feeling you fall into that category.

Yes, I suppose it is fun to watch unless you're the one that lost lol I'm a terrible winner. I've even been known to react the same way after winning at something like Scrabble

 

[scottyrocks]

Yes, I suppose it is fun to watch unless you're the one that lost lol I'm a terrible winner. I've even been known to react the same way after winning at something like Scrabble

I wasn't even thinking of the whole sportsmanship thing. Just jumping for joy during a friendly game of whatever. I find it pleasing to see people having a good time after an accomplishment.

Maybe because I'm not all that competitive, seeing happy winners doesn't bother me, even if I've been on the opposing team.

 

[shazzabanazza]

My biggest pet-peeve is foul-mouthed women! My sister has a fouler mouth on her than any of my friends for God's sake! I don't swear around women, and have even had some tell me that the fact I don't swear made them uncomfortable. Since when are manners grounds for discomfort?

Totally agree! Nothing worse then foul mouthed women! Even men for that matter. There is no need to be using foul language like its part of everyday life. I can accept it if someone is angry or upset as I do it myself when I feel angry BUT as for using it on a daily basis...pfft!