ELEVATOR 06.06.2026 | Hug, Handshake, or Wave?

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A sharp eye and smart reads.  No news. No politics. Just the good stuff.   Today's edition is brought to you by Fisher Investments.     @azucarlyy by @mrcheyl   TODAY'S FEATURE How to Know Whether to Greet Someone With a Hug, Handshake, or Wave Ever go in for a handshake only to accidentally jab someone in the belly who's coming in for a hug? Then you adjust to match them, they adjust to match you, and suddenly you're trapped in an endless loop of social misfires and awkward half-embraces? Just us? Consider this your field guide to avoiding the dreaded greeting dance.   SPONSOR | RECOMMENDED BY ELEVATOR 7 Wealth Tips Once Your Portfolio Reaches $1M When it comes to building wealth, why not learn from high net worth investors who’ve done it before? From planning for inflation, to being smart about withdrawals, get our guide, “The Seven Secrets of High Net Worth Investors,” to learn essential investing tips today. Request The Seven Secrets of High Net Worth Investors today.   LEARN MORE   Prefer Elevator without ads?  Upgrade to Elevator+     MORE GOOD READS George Washington Recorded a Recipe for Beer While Leading a Militia. Thanks to the New York Public Library, You Can Imbibe That History This Summer Our favorite part of his handwritten beer recipe is when he explains how long to let the brew cool: “till it is little more than blood warm.”  Drink like it’s 1757 >   What $1 Bought You in 1940 Translated into modern life, a dollar back then could've easily bought you a burrito bowl... with extra guac.  How ‘bout that >     JIMMY ON RELATIONSHIPS 15 “Nice Guy” Gestures That Actually Turn Women Off (Without You Realizing It) Most “nice guy” mistakes happen for the same reason. Men assume women want what men would want. More attention. More compliments. More persistence. But sometimes the thing you think earns points is the thing subtracting them. Don’t be a jerk, of course. But don’t be annoying about your niceness. Read Article   Subscribe to Jimmy for more sex and relationship advice.       The Mixer The best (and worst) states for stargazing. What was the first straight-to-video movie? Weirdly specific smells🔺 that defined the 1990s. Scientists just discovered that salamanders glow under UV light. Women stunned their boyfriends by showing them how tampons…   Get the full Mixer on Elevator+     ELEVATOR CLASSIFIEDS   Support Your Summer Without the Extreme Detox Summer is full of cookouts, vacations, patio drinks, and nights out. Instead of restrictive cleanses and crash detoxes, support your body's natural detox process with Liver Support, a clinician-recommended formula designed to help maintain healthy liver function. Use code XKW3K73V to save 20% on a 35-day supply.     Advertise here   Quotes From Smart Men “I’ve matured. I have a much higher tolerance for boredom.” —Tom Perrotta   PARTING SHOT @byalx.photo | Gosau, Oberosterreich, Austria     Elevator+ Ad-free. More to explore. UPGRADE     Enjoying Elevator? You'll probably like our other newsletters too: Shift, Jimmy, and Blazer Put your brand in front of 500,000 engaged readers Advertise with us Access the Elevator archives Follow us on Instagram Forward this email to a friend Contact us   @2026 Rotary Digital 300 Witherspoon St Suite 201 Princeton NJ 08542       Unsubscribe