Advice on encountering women, dude hugs, and the mystery of the handshake, from the internet’s startup watering hole.
It all started with a simple post by an entrepreneur named Shane Snow: "Hug vs. Handshake: Navigating salutations as an (attempted) non-creepy dude." It posed a series of simple questions. And the users of Hacker News, one of the internet's largest forums for programmers, startup types and developers, had answers.
"Social interaction is probably the most complicated thing we do. Even as engineers," wrote one commenter. And so, drawing from their advice and debates, we present: The Offical Hacker News Guide to Human Interaction.
I try to short-circuit awkwardness by putting my hand up to high-five people. If there's someone between handshake and hug, I've found that gesture is comfortable enough for most, explains the situation without saying anything, and gives everyone a way out. Your mileage may vary.
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If you're really feeling awkward, start out with a hand wave as you approach the person... either they'll wave back, or try to initiate a handshake/hug with you. Either way it's a good enough greeting for friends and co-workers alike.
