3 Reasons to Fist Bump

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Here are 3 situations you might want to use a fist bump instead of a handshake.

1.  Friendly Greeting
Shaking hands is not the only way to say hello.  The fist bump is now gaining popularity as an alternative greeting.  It's more informal and a little more personal and friendly.  

2.  Say "good job!"
Besides being a greeting, a fist bump is a way to show support and congratulations to a friend, co-worker, or teammate.  Your teammate just hit a homerun, give 'em a fist bump.  Roommate aced their test -  fist bump.  Your mother cooked your favorite dinner....  OK fist bumps don't work in all situations.   but you get the idea.    

3.  Avoid Germs
No one wants to shake hands with someone who is sneezing and coughing.  During cold and flu season germs can spread easily from person to person.  Limit your contact to germs by doing a fist bump instead of a handshake.   

So, get out there and try a fist bump.  It's easy to do.  You make a fist, the other person makes a fist, and the two of you bump them together.  Just remember it's a bump.  Not a punch.  A soft tap or a light touch on the knuckles is all you need.  It's a fist bump, not a fist fight.