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Is it inappropriate to hug a colleague in front of their partner if you always greet with a hug?

I went out somewhere and bumped into a male colleague.

As I've been off for the year on mat leave I've not seen him.

We were both just as excited to see each other.
Anyways he reached his hands out and so did I and did that side hug.
Nothing longer than a few seconds.

Anyways his wife was there and this was my first time meeting her.

And their children, I reached my hand out to shake her hand and she rejected it.

The kids remembered me and gave me high 5's.

I didn't feel odd about hugging him as it's our usual way to greet each other especially as we work in a " family ".

I mean I'm also now 6 months pregnant with my second.

I have had doubts since that I was inappropriate and offended her which wasn't my intention at all. 🫤
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FloorGenAdm · 51-55, M
Don't be stingy with the hugs should've just grabbed her and gave her a hug too!
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@FloorGenAdm the problem was that she didn't offer that warmth. So that's why I offered my hand but she rejected it. From that I think it offended her. I was with my female friend and son.
I asked my friend was I inappropriate.
And she said well if you always hug it would be odd to not do it with his wife there cos it's like you're hiding something.
🤔🤷🏾‍♀
FloorGenAdm · 51-55, M
@Mellowgirl I say break the cycle and give her a hug anyways.
@FloorGenAdm Yea, when she rejects the handshake, laugh and go for it. Might be fun.
FloorGenAdm · 51-55, M
@JamesBugman Just skip the handshake thing and go straight for the hug.