[pissant]

I've been going to business meeting for the last 20 years. I've seen it more than a few times, and have done it myself. It's done to men or women, before the start of a meeting when someone enters while others are seated. It's the equivlalent of a hello to someone you know well. Nothing more, nothing less. If you watch the video, he did not stand there rubbing her neck. he gave her a squeeze hello.

Not only appropriate, but relatively common. Her reaction was what made it comical.

[xsmommy]

ANY excuse to Bash....

[Jorge]

It's the equivlalent of a hello to someone you know well. Nothing more, nothing less. If you watch the video, he did not stand there rubbing her neck. he gave her a squeeze hello.

Even if he did massage her shoulders a bit, it was simply a kind gesture.
I've also been in professional settings where this is not considered inappropriate.

[maine-iac7]

I've been going to business meeting for the last 20 years. I've seen it more than a few times, and have done it myself. It's done to men or women, before the start of a meeting when someone enters while others are seated. It's the equivlalent of a hello to someone you know well. Nothing more, nothing less. If you watch the video, he did not stand there rubbing her neck. he gave her a squeeze hello. Not only appropriate, but relatively common. Her reaction was what made it comical.

OMG

Almost fell off my chair!

A voice of reason...