Comments on: Do You Trust Everyone You “Like”?

By: newraycom

newraycom — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:11:44 +0000

connectyou Interesting, I never thought of “handshake” having a gender identification.As I mentioned to Mallie, I don’t think it’s to be taken literally. The gist is as you say; face to face seals the relationship if there is a symbolic handshake, an action that expresses mutual commitment to a shared goal.Of course, if you’re uncomfortable with a handshake, I hear “a kiss on the hand can be quite continental”.

By: connectyou

connectyou — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:01:44 +0000

Ray,I too think Facebook has “cheapened” the like. We like everything now. I remember the first time I went to click that silly thumbs up, I wondered, “How do I know if I’ll like this two weeks from now? I’m putting this on the Internet, it feels so final.” Now I giggle that I even thought that! While I see that electronic communication – of all types has it’s value, I do see where the face-to-face seals the relationship. Do I call that a handshake friend? Not sure. It seems………..kinda a male term. Great ost! ~Keri

By: newraycom

newraycom — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:41:44 +0000

MallieDein Not that I will presume to speak for Simon Sinek, but what I took from that quote is that “handshake” is a stand in for “authentic”. The words friends, followers and influencers have been neutered somewhat by social technology. Do we really have 500 “friends” on Facebook? As he states in the video, we don’t trust someone who won’t shake hands with us because the act of doing so reflects a personal commitment. Online and in companies, it’s easy to say your friends, but how many will reach a hand out to you?Thanks for the feedback, Mallie.

By: MallieDein

MallieDein — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:26:44 +0000

I don’t know, Ray. Handshake friends sounds a little forced, and less than friendly…don’t you think? Otherwise, spot on as usual.