to cringe deeply when a child tries to high-five me?

[YouBloodyWolf]

I'm a late-30s Caucasian male from the burbs.

Seriously, dude join in with the fun

In what context? Random children on the street? Or your own child, having just accomplished something s/he's proud of?

Yes it really is upsetting.

There's a picture circulating facebook at the moment that says "It doesn't matter how damn hard you are - when a toddler hands you an imaginary phone, you answer it".

Don't be a spoil sport.

Any, including my own They don't do it when they've done something they're particularly proud of. I'd join in with that.

YABU. Get a grip.

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I feel horrible now. I'm not a monster, stop looking at me like that

i dislike it when anyone tries to high 5 me...but I grimace smile through my pain and just do it

we bought a car on saturday - got high fived by most of the dealership

comes whht living in north america for us i guess - and as for kids - meh they think it's cool

I am a teacher and I high five kids all the time. Mostly I instigate it.

I'm a white Scottish late 20s nobody.

But I'm still wicked cool.

Yes stop being a spoil sport

My friends eldest has taught her youngest cheers, now that is a pita as she constantly runs up and bashes your drink with hers sending it flying.

Love that, Pets

You obviously didn't go to the Olympics.

High Fives EVERYWHERE.
You'd have hated it.

YABU

You feel horrible because you felt the need to mention that you are Caucasian. People don't take kindly to that on MN because they think it means you are being racist. HTH

Is it because you always miss?

aw,I love being high-fived

arf at missing

more of a two and a half?!??

Oh god I really, really hate this. There was a man in our office who used to try to do this - it was embarrassing to watch him, humiliating to have to deal with it. Awful.

Outraged - I can assure you that I'm not. And Badgers - I'd have made them drop £100 per high-five.

Me and my dd(3yo) have a secret handshake!

High five
Fist bump
Thumbs up
Shake hands

It feels awesome. Awesooooooome!

If an adult tried to do it I'd probably kick them in the kneecap. And I've never hit anyone, but every man has his limits.

Daddyman - it's not a secret anymore so you'll just have to shake hands awkwardly and avoid eye contact.