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Kamala Harris was recently subjected to an awkward situation at the swearing-in ceremony. She was seen extending her arm for a handshake and being turned down by the GOP senator's husband.
A rejected handshake has got to be one of the top ten most embarrassing moments. We all have been in situations where our welcoming gesture wasn't reciprocated, right? Have you ever waved back at someone to discover you weren't the target audience? Well, next time you feel awkward, remember what happened to Harris in a room full of reputable personalities and officials.
Kamala Harris encounters Bruce Fischer
The US senators' swearing-in ceremony was held last Friday. It was attended by several state officials, such as the VP, GOP Senator, her husband, Ohio Senator, and many others. A viral video captured the Republican Senator, Deb Fischer's husband, declining a handshake from the VP.
As the incident sparked online criticism, many justified that a cane and a Bible occupied his hands. Can we blame him for not having enough hands to greet the VP of the United States?
Like any other spouse, Deb Fischer gestured for her husband to loosen up. He nodded and put his hand in his pocket. Harris took the lead to lighten the situation by saying:
It's okay, I don't bite!
His conduct at the swearing-in ceremony reminded us of the introverted cousin who would socialize the bare minimum at a Thanksgiving dinner. Or the introverted friend who shows up to a party out of peer pressure and hangs around the same two people they are comfortable with. Unsolicited greetings and small talk are enough to trigger their flight or 'ignore' response.
Netizens were overwhelmed by the gesture, and many criticized Fischer's approach, claiming it to be unprofessional. On the other hand, Republican supporters defended him by stating that it wasn't intentional or that he was holding a cane in the hand he was supposed to offer Harris.
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Let's spare the speculations and body language analysis to the political critics. There's no denying that we all felt the Vice President when she was turned down. She must be strong enough to brush it off. Many of us would still stay up at night thinking about a handshake not being reciprocated on a public forum. More power to her!
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