I’ve been meaning to write this post since the June MIMA meeting. All I can say is that I approached a professional colleague that I’ve met a few times in professional situations and hugged him. I know I shocked him and frankly I shocked myself. For godsake, what was I doing? A handshake would have sufficed.
Well, all I can do is blame it on Twitter and Facebook. I’ve signed up to follow his posts in both places and have enjoyed reading what he has to say. He posts regularly about work and personal things, providing insight with humor and politeness. I guess, I just felt I was getting to know him. After all this time of reading his posts, he just seems like a friend.
I guess that’s the good thing and the bad thing about social media. You may know more about what’s going on with the people in your lives, but it doesn’t mean you know them any better.
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I think with all the harassment lawsuits we've vilified that which constitutes a reasonable relationship. I don't see a problem with you giving him a hug.
Recently, I've had a chance to work with couple of women on a creative project and since it's completion we've continued a friendship in which we greet each other with hugs.
I think it's only taboo if you allow it to be... and tell him to not be surprised next time :)
Respectfully,
James