Remember all of those times you were told that a good, strong handshake was the key to success in life? You were probably like, “Yea, whatever. Firm grip. I get it.” After years of embarrassing mishaps (inopportune timing, the hug-handshake misunderstanding, the sweaty palm) and successful but boring attempts, it has become clear that the handshake is an antiquated medium of physical introduction. You either do it well or you mess up. It is a matter of compliance. It is lame.
Life affords us – and sometimes rewards us for – opportunities to demonstrate our unique backgrounds, experiences, hopes and dreams. This is why all of society should embrace the high five. Whether you want to lay a solid foundation at an interview, impress that special lady, or make a new friend on 6th and Market, the high five is the one of many kinds.
Here are a few ways that early adopters incorporate the high five into their daily routines. Why confine something so wonderful to the soccer field?
The Elbow
What it says: “Straight chillin. I know what I’m doing”
Whose sayin it: "I think I'm cool but I'm probably just be awkward and/or germaphobic"
The Cool cat
What it Says: “I’ve got more important places to be”
Whose Sayin it: Anyone who likes to revive mid-century language. But mostly hipsters.
The Hendrix Fingers
What it Says: “Waasssssup broskie!”
Whose Sayin it: Anyone who can quote Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
The Pound: Girls can do it too!
What it Says: “Whaddup gangsta?”
Whose Sayin it: Brosefs and brosistas
Also watch out for: The Explosion
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