slo’s TUESDAY 2/25 poll - Fist Bumping 👊🏼

[Kitty 34]

Hey the elbow bump is great when your hands are too full or messy to high five / fist bump.

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[Micca]

I will do a fist bump, but I'm not around a lot of people.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

I've also realized it's not just the "germs" thing. I really don't want people touching me in general, and I am happy to not touch them, either (family/close friends exclusion applies here, too... although I am not necessarily a "happy hugger" even with very close friends.)

For me, it's never been a germ thing. In fact, it takes a lot to freak me out in that way...which is funny because Slo used the gym as an example, and we're pretty certain a staph issue we faced several years ago was tied to unclean gym conditions. Still, I just don't like anyone other than close family in my space like that. I have a few close friends who I will also allow a hug, but even that starts feeling a tad awkward.

 

[mikeuno]

Must admit, use it much less than during the Covid years

 

[evilmommie]

I see it as kind of a bro/guy thing. I still believe in a good old fashioned hand shake.

 

[evilmommie]

Double post

 

[Grand Koalafornian]

Oh yeah….I forgot about that. Definitely goofy looking
I was never an elbow bumper

I have been elbow bumping for years before Covid. Started when my hands were covered in flour while baking in high school over 20 years ago, and kept it up when I started driving so I didn't have to take my hands off the wheel. I was so excited when it started catching on. My friends and I do it a lot, but usually when our hands are dirty or otherwise occupied. It's actually very practical.

 

[tvguy]

If someone else initiates it, I'll do it. I don't initiate.

Same here. I would note that almost everyone I know who initiates a fist bump is someone who is undergoing cancer treatment or has other health issues .

 

[The Mayor]

I'm more of a hand shaker but will bump fists if the person offers a fist instead of a hand to shake. I think during Covid there was more fist bumping going on than hand shakes.

 

[soccerdad72]

I'm more of a hand shaker but will bump fists if the person offers a fist instead of a hand to shake. I think during Covid there was more fist bumping going on than hand shakes.

The really awkward stuff is when you get your signals crossed and one person ends up shaking a fist.

 

[The Mayor]

The really awkward stuff is when you get your signals crossed and one person ends up shaking a fist.

I’ve had that happen a few times

 

[jo-jo]

Aside from family, the only people I'd be in contact with would be church people. There would be hugs or handshakes or fist bumps.

I also always carry a bottle of hand sanitizer.

 

[Toolulu22]

Occasionally I’ll fist bump with a student- they would initiate the bump. Otherwise it’s a high five from me.

I tend to be a hugger with friends and family.

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

I am not a fist bumper. I don't think anybody has even tried it with me.