I managed to completely flub a handshake at work yesterday, and I can't stop thinking about it. Anticipated a faster approach and sheepishly clamped down on the guy's fingers like a drunken lobster. Do I lean into the embarrassment and let it be a humbling experience, or do I think of it as a subversive act against antiquated corporate gestures? Either way, a life-changing experience!
So for some reason I shook the hand of the guy behind the counter at a camera shop today. It was not really appropriate. But rather than back down, I then shook the hand of the other lady back there. Vigorously and for far too long. Leave them with an impression, that's something that has been said.
10 times out of 10 I greet new people with a handshake. Iβm pretty dedicated to it. One time this girl went in for a hug and I could tell she was dedicated to her respective form of greeting as well. We both committed to the hug/handshake combo and it turned into me dapping her up. It was so awkward she just started laughing to ease the pain of embarrassment. #hingepartner
Here it is, folks! Volume I of what could very well be a continuous project. Thank you so much to everyone that submitted - I smiled the entire time I was putting this together. It's best listened to with headphones βΊοΈ
Liner Notes:
This collection of field recordings is a collaborative effort with users of PI.FYI, each of which recorded their own pieces. It features audio from all over the world and exhibits eclectic moments from London Underground commutes to cuckoo bird calls in Dhaka to the sounds of a century-old American diner. Online communities like PI.FYI often represent a diverse set of people, places, and experiences, but together, the submissions form a living collage that highlights the commonalities of modern life - a unifying message for such a tumultuous time. The first track features all of the sounds played at once in an attempt to create an audio snapshot of an online community but in their offline lives. The individual recordings are unedited except for minor gain and compression adjustments for consistency across the collection.
