Please tell me about "high fives"

scrub puller · Jul 2, 2015

Yair . . .

Okay folks, could some one clue this old Australian up on the subtle place of the "high five" and how it is used and abused in (presumably) American society.

I note an author has been roundly criticized for describing such an action. What is the "issue" the ages of the incumbents, the circumstances or "other"?

I ask this because in the Australian environment a high-five between any age or sex in my experience is as natural as a hand shake.

Cheers.

Chase · Jul 3, 2015

scrub puller said:
I ask this because in the Australian environment a high-five between any age or sex in my experience is as natural as a hand shake.

The basic high-five and its many variations are alive and well in Oregon, USA. Earlier this week at my regular medical exam, both my physician and nurse offered palms up to be smacked for my improved numbers. I don't hate 'em for it. :greenie

I guess some reviewers are more sensitive at what may seem to be a cliché.

Lavern08 · Jul 3, 2015

There's a Barbershop Quintet @ The Old Farts Imfirmary - They get together and sing for the "community" on Saturday nights after dinner in the Pepto Lounge a couple of times a month.

The group consists of a bunch of old poots = Chase, JB, Haggis, Porter and Cray.

They routinely hit the bar before every performance.

Yep, you guessed it - They're known as "The High Fives" :greenie

Chase · Jul 3, 2015

Lavern08 said:
Yep, you guessed it - They're known as "The High Fives"

That's pretty low, Vernie. :applause:

(two high fives :greenie

)

jjdebenedictis · Jul 3, 2015

scrub puller said:
Yair . . .

Okay folks, could some one clue this old Australian up on the subtle place of the "high five" and how it is used and abused in (presumably) American society.

I note an author has been roundly criticized for describing such an action. What is the "issue" the ages of the incumbents, the circumstances or "other"?

I ask this because in the Australian environment a high-five between any age or sex in my experience is as natural as a hand shake.

Could you explain the context in which a high five was criticized? Because I've never seen anyone take offense to a high five occurring, nor have I seen an author criticized for including one.

Laurasaurus · Jul 3, 2015

Yes, I've missed this latest scandal too! Please explain.

Did John Green high five someone or something.

Vito · Jul 3, 2015

Was it one of those middle-finger-only high fives? Most people don't like that one. :rant:

ElaineA · Jul 3, 2015

emm...wouldn't that be a high "one"?

Vito · Jul 3, 2015

ElaineA said:
emm...wouldn't that be a high "one"?

Yeah, technically it's a "high one", but...

ElaineA · Jul 3, 2015

Did you want to add *sigh* on the end there, Vito? I detected a *sigh* :greenie

Roxxsmom · Jul 3, 2015

jjdebenedictis said:
Could you explain the context in which a high five was criticized? Because I've never seen anyone take offense to a high five occurring, nor have I seen an author criticized for including one.

I second this, because I'm an American, and I've never heard of a high five being offensive or inappropriate between friends.

Brightdreamer · Jul 3, 2015

Roxxsmom said:
I second this, because I'm an American, and I've never heard of a high five being offensive or inappropriate between friends.

"Well, yeah, that gator took off your right hand while you were eating a burger, then took your left hand when you tried to get it back, but at least you got away. And, hey, your fries are still warm! High fi- oh. Awkward..."

scrub puller · Jul 3, 2015

Yair . . .

Guday folks. The high five reference was on this site in a very long thread called "what do you hate about the novel you are reading" or a similar title.

Thanks for the replies.

Cheers.

Vito · Jul 3, 2015

ElaineA said:
Did you want to add *sigh* on the end there, Vito? I detected a *sigh*

Yes indeed! But I couldn't find the "sigh" smiley! :Shrug:

Please tell me about "high fives"

scrub puller

Chase

It Takes All of Us to End Racism

Lavern08

Sit Down, and Shut Up!

Chase

It Takes All of Us to End Racism

jjdebenedictis

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Laurasaurus

Vito

Recalled to life

ElaineA

All about that action, boss.

Vito

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ElaineA

All about that action, boss.

Roxxsmom

Beastly Fido

Brightdreamer

Just Another Lazy Perfectionist

scrub puller

Vito

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