We've all heard of the five love languages, but have you heard about the five languages of appreciation at work ? The final way people feel appreciated at work is through Appropriate Physical Touch . You need to be careful when it comes to touching at work . But expressing appreciation through appropriate physical touch for someone who needs that touch can be as simple as a handshake, a high five, or a pat on the back . In some situations, it might even be a hug of celebration . Any way you look at it, appropriate physical touch must always respect boundaries . Many of those we work alongside have situations that cause them to be very cautious about physical touch . That's why respect is needed . But even hurting people can sometimes appreciate that high five or that meaningful handshake . For more information, check out appreciation at work dot com.