My new coworker/classmate use to shake my hand every time he saw me and recently he has switched to fist bumping me. He has also high-fives me in the middle of conversations.
It sets a more playful tone. He’s comfortable with you or he would like you to lighten up a bit. Fist bumps and high fives are what guys do among guys they’re breaking the ice with or are already pals with. Normal handshakes are more formal and less playful.
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Maybe to create a clear line. I mean, you are a co-worker, it's typically a losing proposition to hit on co-workers, more so if you're successful and sleep with them. Then even if it's a friendly break-up, you still see them at work until one of you quits.
Handshakes are formal high fives and fist bumps are informal. You could be considered a friend instead of acquaintance now.
people started that during the pandemic bt could also mean friendzoned
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Think about the pandemic. People didn't want to shake hands because they thought other people were dirty. So what did they do? They bumped fists or elbows. When someone will not touch you they think you are dirty and they do not trust you.
He obviously doesn't know that most girls hate that. I might even go on a limb and say all girls hate it
Back in the day & before the pandemic I used to shake everyone’s hand & after the pandemic I switched to fist bumping.
That dude needs to be pulled aside and told he is embarrassing himself.
I fist bump anyone it just means she see you as his sister or something doesn't women want to be seen as equal with men.
A fist bump is the highest form of respect a man can bestow. It means you are now one of the bros and your presence is now required at halo night, sporting events, and the cigar lounge.
You're in the Friend Zone and you ain't gettin out little girl
Why would anyone fist bump anyone? It's so retarded.
Just being friendly.
I’m sure it’s equal to head pats. They can be platonic or more.
Probably because of Covid, He is just trying to be friendly.
I guess to make it clear he's not interested in you, kinda like a side hug
Ask him. I don't know
Thats showing acceptance.
Just being different?
Because he has no idea what else to do
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It’s cool
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