So this past weekend, I accompanied a beautiful young med-student to a formal at her school. At said formal I was introduced to many new people. Personally I, and many of my fellow Haitians for that matter, are kissers when it comes to saying hello/goodbye. Being so used to it, I often forget some people don't!! Lets just say its very AWKWARD when you're going in for a peck on the cheek and they put up their hand for a handshake!! Or what about if one person whips out a handshake and your hand is prepped for a good ol' "dap"?? Also an uncomfortable situation...please share your strange encounters in the comment section...don't be bashful, you can be anonymous if you'd like.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Awkward Greetings
So this past weekend, I accompanied a beautiful young med-student to a formal at her school. At said formal I was introduced to many new people. Personally I, and many of my fellow Haitians for that matter, are kissers when it comes to saying hello/goodbye. Being so used to it, I often forget some people don't!! Lets just say its very AWKWARD when you're going in for a peck on the cheek and they put up their hand for a handshake!! Or what about if one person whips out a handshake and your hand is prepped for a good ol' "dap"?? Also an uncomfortable situation...please share your strange encounters in the comment section...don't be bashful, you can be anonymous if you'd like.
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As your fellow Haitian, I completely understand. Whether I am meeting a Haitian or non-Haitian, I only kiss if they are family or they come in for one first...As for the "dap," it depends on the setting and the person. I usually go for the handshake 'cause you can turn that into a dap easier than turning a dap into a handshake...
ReplyDeleteI see what you're saying...but its def awkward when you take the 'L' lmao
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