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Did you just call me Coltrane? · 10-06-2004, 11:01 AM

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Originally posted by bold_n_brazen
shaved beef

Shouldn't Paigow make a joke here?

Greedy,Greedy,Greedy · 10-06-2004, 11:22 AM

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Originally posted by RealityBites
We have a meeting for the offices in our firm coming up. Recently, while attending a meeting I ran into one of my colleagues at a cocktail party. She went in for the hug hello. I was a little taken aback, but it was fine...

Is it fine? Do I make this the standard hello for the women (and the men?) Granted I work with this particular office frequently, and see them at meetings generally 3 - 4 times a year.

It's really starting to bug me and I don't want to have that awkward moment.

Letterman did a "Dave Letterman Awkward Celebrity Hug" making fun of celebs that do this.

For some folks hugging is just like shaking hands.

If you find it awkward, just say "Forgive me if I don't shake your hand."

robustpuppy · 10-06-2004, 11:28 AM

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Originally posted by RealityBites
We have a meeting for the offices in our firm coming up. Recently, while attending a meeting I ran into one of my colleagues at a cocktail party. She went in for the hug hello. I was a little taken aback, but it was fine...

Is it fine? Do I make this the standard hello for the women (and the men?) Granted I work with this particular office frequently, and see them at meetings generally 3 - 4 times a year.

It's really starting to bug me and I don't want to have that awkward moment.

You should make the hug the standard hello and if you sense any feelings of awkwardness just explain that you don't shake hands because in your experience you can't trust people in your firm to wash before leaving the restroom. If you combine this with lingering a little too long with the well-endowed women, your career should take off like a bullet.

Replaced_Texan · 10-06-2004, 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by RealityBites
We have a meeting for the offices in our firm coming up. Recently, while attending a meeting I ran into one of my colleagues at a cocktail party. She went in for the hug hello. I was a little taken aback, but it was fine...

Is it fine? Do I make this the standard hello for the women (and the men?) Granted I work with this particular office frequently, and see them at meetings generally 3 - 4 times a year.

It's really starting to bug me and I don't want to have that awkward moment.

I'm not a big fan of the business hug, though it happens from time to time when all of the offices get together for quarterly meetings. I am a big social hugger, though, so if I meet Sebby cuz I'm in PA on business, he may get to feel my rack.

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 10-06-2004, 11:59 AM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
I am a big social hugger, though, so if I meet Sebby cuz I'm in PA on business, he may get to feel my rack.

I've said this before, but luckily the two girls I know who socially kiss men on the lips as a greeting are really hot.

ThurgreedMarshall · 10-06-2004, 12:06 PM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
I've said this before, but luckily the two girls I know who socially kiss men on the lips as a greeting are really hot.

How's that herpes cream fringey recommended doing?

TM

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 10-06-2004, 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
How's that herpes cream fringey recommended doing?

TM

Just fine. Why?

sebastian_dangerfield · 10-06-2004, 12:28 PM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
I'm not a big fan of the business hug, though it happens from time to time when all of the offices get together for quarterly meetings. I am a big social hugger, though, so if I meet Sebby cuz I'm in PA on business, he may get to feel my rack.

You just reminded me of a question I had for women... How do you all handle those creepy desperate cats who hug you or try to make physical contact because they clearly need, but don't get much, female attention. You know the guys I'm talking about, right? I used to ride a bus to work where there was this guy who was totally harmless looking and would always hug girls and socialize about "realtionship stuff' with the women on the bus. He was clearly desperate for female attention. I would see him give mini-massages to chicks and when a girl was hungover, I heard him saying "Go ahead, lean your head on my shoulder." It was pretty pathetic, and all the guys used to look at each other when he'd do it, but some of the chicks just seemed clueless about it. Of course, other chicks who were a bit more savvy would sit away from the guy and cringe just like the rest of us. Is this sort of fellow common? I don't have one in my office, but imagine there must be many more of him around. Why don't women ever just tell the guy "Hey, quit the 5th grade touchy-feely bit. If you want to meet women, do it in the proper social context, and act like a man instead of some creepy asexual friend." Guy was so annoying. He was always talking with the chicks about his sister's relationship stories and how his dog was so cute. Yes, he even bought a puppy to meet chicks. Thank God I don't ride the bus anymore.

spookyfish · 10-06-2004, 12:32 PM

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Originally posted by TalkSock
Sorry, that was, in part, my bad. But Greedy started it so bitch at him.
In the meantime, look here for the world's best coffee. OK, so it's monkey crap, but I'm sure some of you will prefer it to Pete's or Starbucks. And only $500 a cup!!

That settles it. I'm getting a couple of these.

And some coffee beans.

ThurgreedMarshall · 10-06-2004, 12:32 PM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
Just fine. Why?

Arby is comin' to town and she's way past huggin'. You wouldn't want to scare her off upon first meeting.

TM

sebastian_dangerfield · 10-06-2004, 12:32 PM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
I've said this before, but luckily the two girls I know who socially kiss men on the lips as a greeting are really hot.

I like the kiss hello. It tells a lot about a person very quickly.

ltl/fb · 10-06-2004, 12:40 PM

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John Woo's next flick? He-Man. Yes, you read that correctly.

I'm hoping they cast Tom Selleck as Man-at-Arms and Dick Cheney as Skeletor. Montecore can play Battle-Cat. I struggle to think of a modern leading man being able to carry off a blond page boy and a Cote d'Azur chemise --- it's the sort of thing that would have had Billy Wilder snapping and saying "Tony Curtis! No, Tony Randall!"

etfs

I read in People last night that Montecore is living on Seigfried & Roy's estate in his own private area (I think he is with a few other tigers, but it's not in a public area), and that they don't plan to ever expose the poor maligned kitty to the public again. He's had enough, they believe.

So you will have to get a stand-in for Montecore.

Greedy,Greedy,Greedy · 10-06-2004, 12:42 PM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
I like the kiss hello. It tells a lot about a person very quickly.

There's nothing wrong with the little European peck on both cheeks while bussing the greetee.

And it oozes sophistication like a used Bentley.

spookyfish · 10-06-2004, 12:42 PM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
I like the kiss hello. It tells a lot about a person very quickly.

Particularly when they use tongue.

Replaced_Texan · 10-06-2004, 12:42 PM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
I like the kiss hello. It tells a lot about a person very quickly.

Most of my gay friends do the kiss on the lips hello. I get kissed by a lot of hot men on a regular basis. I'm not complaining.