No. If you're thinking of doing a hoverhand then stop and do something else with your arms instead.
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Keanu Reeves Hover Hand
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No. If you're thinking of doing a hoverhand then stop and do something else with your arms instead.
Are they getting into your personal space first and physically contacting you? I think if that's the case, the implication is being okay with it. Just wanting a picture and standing next to them? Yeah, I agree with you.
My understanding of hover hands was that nerds who lacked any confidence didn't feel comfortable touching women. They were considered so pathetic they couldn't even touch a woman during a photo at a fair/expo. I don't recall hover hands being some kind of photo trick to brag about taking a photo with models. 10 years ago people would be laughed at if they tried to brag about a hover hand photo.
This just seems like times have changed, and people are more aware of individuals personal space.
Maybe, but they would be in the wrong for doing that without asking, if someone did that I might be like Keanu too and not want to reciprocate because I'd be like what are you doing
I remember speaking to someone in the music business years and years ago who told me that all "his" boybands (in the selfie age) had strict instructions not to hug or kiss (on the cheek or whatever) any fans at public events just in case they tried to use it as evidence of a 'sexual relationship' later on.
I'm not saying that this is what's happening here but I do wonder what his management team might have 'advised' him to do in these situations.
I'm not saying that this is what's happening here but I do wonder what his management team might have 'advised' him to do in these situations.
Then they can say so. And if you're the type who is afraid every person who takes a picture with you doesn't like to be touched, then just hold your hands in front of yourself or at your side. Hover handing is just ridiculous.
I mean it's not like he's doing it in a showy way. People only notice because it's been pointed out.
So, a couple things. First, I don't think it should be on the person to say "I don't want to be touched" as if that s the default, I think the person who wants to touch should be the one to ask. Also, I wouldn't necessarily say it's out of "fear", it's moreso a consideration thing. Lastly I don't know what the difference would be between hover-handing and holding your hands out in front of you or at your side, who really cares where your hands are if you're not touching someone? The end result is the same.
Really hope this isn't a tasteless reference to the fact that he lost a girlfriend and child...
Just a reference to his constant need to feed on the lifeforce of the youthful to maintain his immortality
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I'm not even complaining or criticizing the hover hand thing just thought it was interesting how differently it's being perceived in 2019.
Or ... All the people he kills in movies? Y'all really reaching.
If a person comes up to me and asks me if they can take a picture with me, if they have a problem with me touching their shoulder I'd expect them to tell me, but whatever. Your second point, fair enough.
As for your third point, I'd say the difference is that hover handing looks ridiculous, and the alternatives don't.
Heaven forbid someone takes a picture and does a friendly gesture without actually touching to let everyone feel comfortable. Yeah how "cringe".
Good on Keanu for taking the extra effort.
Good on Keanu for taking the extra effort.
i never really got that vibe. Just that these guys were too shy around women and losers. Its funny how fast things change though.
I mean it is awkwardish. In Keanuu's case however given how many ppl he has to take photos with it makes sense and helps avoid any controversy also etc. Im pretty sure with people he's friends with he behaves differently.
EDIT: Most comments arent about this not being awkward its about Keanu being extra careful with people he doesnt know. PEople who just want a photo etc. He's famous his example is not analogous to most people
"Everyone"? I think it would make me feel a little weird if I was posing for a picture with someone and they did the hover hand.
He was born in the Middle East and identifies as Canadian. I don't think the US can handle that.
Honorable of him but I feel like he's taking it to the extreme. I think hands on around shoulders is totally acceptable and sometimes expected. However placing hands on lower back or really anywhere on the back is awkward.
Wait people thought hover hand meant the person wanted intimacy? That's not what I get at all. It comes off to me like the person doesn't know where to put there hand and doesn't want to invade or violate someone by touching them. To be honest if I put my arm around someone I get concerned about where to put my hand. Some people don't like to be touched.
I'm like 99% sure that if you are getting fucked by Keanu Reeves he is going to be hovering above you while it is happening.
Uh... the first part of your post is fully wrong.
The whole reason it was mocked was because it was seen as awkward. The same reasons nerds were mocked for being virgins.
Now, I can see you trying to shift said mockery to something more in line with attacking misogyny - like attacking self-proclaimed incels & nice guys today - but this was never those. There was nothing behind it besides, as ever, shaming people for not being confident.
Maybe there's a part of truth in your version, but I know for a fact there's a part of truth in mine. I have seen many dudes taking pictures with as many hot girls as possible in this exact particular way, only to buff their own self-esteem, signal social status, and be able to brag about it to their male peers afterwards. I've seen that happen in the cosplay community, for example.
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