Mike Pence accepted the Republican vice presidential nomination Wednesday night, but Trump's greeting didn't go so smoothly

A handshake likely would have sufficed.

After Mike Pence formally accepted his nomination as vice presidential candidate for the Republican party, Donald Trump greeted his running mate with a very awkward air-kiss.

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The GOP candidate emerged onstage as Pence finished speaking and the two shook hands. Then Trump pursed his lips and seemed to have his air kiss rejected.

Pence’s teleprompter displayed the stage direction “embrace” just after his final words.

Twitter users were quick to joke about the uncomfortable interaction.

The Indiana governor took the stage Wednesday night in Cleveland to support Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump after a full roster of famous Republicans, including Trump’s son Eric and former Trump opponents like Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (via video).

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After being introduced by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan as “a man of solid character,” Pence opened his remarks by accepting the official vice presidential nomination.