Up top! 🙌

It’s National High Five Day!

Ever been left hanging?

How to Be a Dad will “up top” your high five game!

First, form your hand into a flat surface with your fingers together.  Spreading them out too much can minimize that satisfying smacking sound.  You can also try cupping your hand a little bit for a chance at an even louder clap.

Then recognize or declare a high five is about to happen.  You don’t have to pull a Borat and yell “high five”…just make sure there’s no confusion.  Make eye contact and don’t change your mind and go for a fist-bump instead…both of you must commit to  it.

Be sure to keep calm and be ready to move in unison.  Don’t panic or try to rush it…you’re not swatting at a bee…and it’s not a competition, so be smooth.

And the most important part is to look at their ELBOW, not their hand. (!)  Your brain will automatically know where your hand needs to be and you’ll make better contact.  It’s especially helpful with running high fives where you’ve got more moving parts.