Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 3rd July 2022

Dilbert//12132, first published four years ago on Sunday 3rd July 2022

Playing It Cool

Open source transcript

I'D LIKE TO CLARIFY MY HANDSHAKING PREFERENCES.

FOR GREETING MEN, I PREFER A FIST BUMP OR A HIGH - FIVE.

FOR WOMEN, I USE A STANDARD HANDSHAKE.

UNLESS I FIND THE WOMAN EXTRA ATTRACTIVE, IN WHICH CASE I KEEP MY HANDS BY MY SIDES.

BECAUSE THERE'S A NONZERO CHANCE SHE'S A HUGGER.

I LIKE TO PLAY IT COOL IN CASE SHE MAKES THE FIRST MOVE.

HAS THAT EVER WORKED?

NOT YET.

SO WHY DO YOU DO IT?

WHAT PART OF "PLAYING IT COOL" DO YOU NOT GET?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Handshaking Preferences"

Summary:

The comic strip, created by Scott Adams, revolves around a man's preferences for handshaking. The man, Dilbert, clarifies his handshaking preferences to his coworkers, stating that he prefers a firm but not high-five handshake. However, he is met with skepticism and confusion, leading to a series of humorous exchanges.

Key Exchanges:

• Dilbert: "I'd like to clarify my handshaking preferences."
• Coworker 1: "For greeting men, I prefer a fist bump or a high-five."
• Dilbert: "For women, I use a standard handshake."
• Coworker 2: "Unless I find the woman extra attractive, in which case I keep my hands by my sides."
• Dilbert: "Because there's a nonzero chance she's a hugger."
• Coworker 3: "I like to play it cool in case she makes the first move."
• Dilbert: "Has that ever worked?"
• Coworker 4: "Not yet."
• Dilbert: "So why do you do it?"
• Coworker 5: "What part of 'playing it cool' do you not get?"

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the complexities of human interaction and the various ways people approach social situations. It highlights the importance of clear communication and understanding in avoiding misunderstandings.

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