Is it ever appropriate to use physical contact such as hugs or handshakes when greeting people of a different gender?
Is it ever appropriate to use physical contact such as hugs or handshakes when greeting people of a different gender?
user
Yes, physical contact such as hugs and handshakes can be appropriate when greeting people of the same gender, depending on local culture. However, it is usually not appropriate to use physical contact such as hugs or handshakes when greeting people of a different gender.
assistant
Is it ever appropriate to use physical contact such as hugs or handshakes when greeting people of a different gender?
user
In most situations, physical contact is not appropriate when greeting people of a different gender, except in rare cases such as handshakes or brief hugs when meeting after a long time. It is recommended to err on the side of caution and refrain from any physical contact until the other person initiates it.
assistant