Hugs vs hand shakes at opening ceremony

[PayneTrain]

Originally Posted by Conor Ryan

I haven't seen any hugs at work today. That is my stance on this issue.

do u need a hug bby

[Conor Ryan]

Originally Posted by PayneTrain

do u need a hug bby

I'm cool with an 'atta boy'. Or positive reputation points.

Edit: Thanks for all the points

[Craig Roys]

Does someone need a hug?

[notmattlythgoe]

In my mind FRC is more akin to a sports team than a work environment.

[ATannahill]

Originally Posted by notmattlythgoe

In my mind FRC is more akin to a sports team than a work environment.

If this is going where I think it's going...I'm gonna join Akash.

Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

[PayneTrain]

Originally Posted by rtfgnow

If this is going where I think it's going...I'm gonna join Akash.

I'm just here to fill out my bingo card.

Meta humor protects be getting criticism, yay!!!

Summer CD is coming in hot and dangerous.

[jweston]

I understand the dismay of seeing starkly different behavior divided along gender lines, even if it was unintended, especially when it involves personal space. I also understand that socialization and our gender biases play a huge role in our behavior.

Btw, we all have gender biases. If you think you don't, you are either an extraordinarily rare specimen or you are blind to your own (odds are very high on the later). It's ok. It's very difficult to be aware of automatic behavior and thinking. But be aware that there may be an aspect to who you are of which you are not cognizant.

As for hugging vs handshakes, I'll leave it to this which I think nails it pretty well:
http://www.mannersmentor.com/social-...reat-greetings

[Lil' Lavery]

Originally Posted by notmattlythgoe

In my mind FRC is more akin to a sports team than a work environment.

And that's perfectly fine. Especially within your own team or behind the player station wall. But you shouldn't automatically assume other teams operate in the same fashion, and bring the same type of physical greeting automatically to those you are unfamiliar with.