Meeting guy from the internet

LegacyUser

So how do i greet.. is it a kiss on the cheek??(i wouldh have though so) or is that too much.. shake the hand.. We are both real easy goin n have a laugh on line n textin .. or is it shake the hand?????

HEEELLLP.. never done this before

leggo

Never done it before either.

But keep it like a first date with someone you've only seen in person during a boozy interaction...then when you get there you realise that you don't know them that well AT ALL except for texts.

You get on, so be relaxed. It's the same person that you've had all these good times with...just in the flesh. No biggie. If you're anxious then he probably will be too.

If a kiss on the cheek is how you'd normally greet someone for dates, do that.

Most importantly though, don't worry too much about it. It's just two people hanging out together to have a good time. Whether you met online or not.

mad m

Maybe have a mate on stand by who will phone you if things are not what you expected. Your friend will ring you and you could come up with a story to get out of there or give her the call sign that things are ok.....

Terodil

I have been known to be on the reserved side (that's putting it mildly, according to my OH), and I would RUN from a first-meeting-cheek-kiss-greeting. Firm but non-squeezing handshake all the way please.

P.S. I would run even from an nth-meeting-cheek-kiss-greeting because I find it horrible but that's just me. I guess.

Firetrap

I think a quick handshake might be the way to go. It's a neutral enough gesture

Otis Driftwood

Id say it will depend on how long you have been texting eachother for TBH.

Personally I think a hand shake is a little impersonal(if it is a date)

A quick peck on the cheek/short embrace is grand IMO.

LegacyUser

I suggest you do whatever you feel most comfortable with. Just be yourself and let whatever way you choose greet him come naturally.

Salome

Kiss on the cheek, brief friendly hug. Then snogs later if it feels right .

Overheal

you know him/her, we dont. If you think a kiss on the cheek, do a kiss on the cheek.

mrDerek

i met a girl from the internet once.im 20 shes 29 polish.we met for a quiet drink in a hotel bar just to get to know each other better.we ended up hitting up boomerangs after and after that back to hers for c c c crazzzzzy ass sex.so all in all it was a good night.
in answer to your question.a formal hug and a kiss on the cheek is appropriate.a handshake is a bit too....... cold if you ask me haha

LegacyUser

Salome wrote: »

Kiss on the cheek, brief friendly hug. Then snogs later if it feels right .

Not far wrong LOL

Ive had LOTS of net dates..yes kiss on the cheek is now the norm....

MadgeBadge

I dunno what to do, but I'd choose a course of action before I got there. Otherwise you may go to kiss the cheek, and end up kissing his chin if you change your mind last minute. Or the half 'I'm super un-comfortable' hug.

What ever you plan to do, do it 100%

Tweedle Dee

Hi I met a guy in person who i had net on the internet...we'd both brought friends for support so it ended up like a group night out but when we first met we hugged and we've been together ever since....hope it works out for u best of luck x

Oh The Humanity

Depends if you fancy him on sight or not.

If he's a horrorshow, you can do that handshaky cheek non kiss business where both parties touch opposite cheekbones and make a smooch noise rather than swop any spit.

If he's tasty then aim your pout for the cheek but pointedly nearer his mouth! lol If he lets ya!

idontknowmyname

I did online dating a while ago, I was like yourself, didn't know what to do, but they all gave kisses on the cheek and said nice to meet you. I've been seeing one of them now just over a month, going very very well! enjoy!