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Originally Posted by Andy Baker

Well said, Mike. I noticed it too, as did some other mentors I was discussing this with. This hugging of the Dean's list girls and shaking hands with the boys was very uncomfortable.

For me, if I greet a boy or man, it's not too hard to know if we are gonna hug or not. I am very comfortable hugging a man, especially if he is my friend.

If the other person is a boy, girl, or woman, I wait to take their cue if the greeting will be a hug or not. It depends on the situation and relationship. I definitely should not expect or initiate a hug when greeting a female colleague.

I agree that this is not a trivial issue.

Andy B.

Not trivial indeed!
I never noticed anything with regard to the handshake vs. hugs.
Maybe its more of a cultural thing?
In Hawaii, people show "aloha" and hug each other all the time.....at work, at events, professionals vs. professionals, etc.
To each its own I guess, cant please everyone.

Sorry for being ignorant on the topic, as I grew up on a tiny little island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.