Do you remember when someone wanted to celebrate an accomplishment with you, and they approached you with their hand raised high and palm directed at you? You raised your hand, and both of you connected palms for a brief moment. That moment of connection was more than a slap of the palms; a shared spirit of approval and affirmation was captured.
While giving a high five happens often with athletes celebrating a score or an outstanding play, this celebratory act is shared outside the sports world too. Investment brokers high five after a stock market rally, students high five after their science project wins best in state. And parents high five their child who just mastered riding a bike without training wheels.
