masterrig 1 #26 April 9, 2005 QuoteLOL, this is a funny thread. I have no idea how my handshake is and frankly could care less what anyone thinks of me because of it. The only time I've had a problem with another person's handshake was this young(er) kid who just about crushes my hand every time we shake. I think he has self esteem issues. ______________________________ Ah! The 'manley-man' handshake. That drives me nuts. Someone trying to crush my hand just to prove they have a grip. They probably got that grip from slammin' the ham! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites champu 1 #27 April 9, 2005 It used to be when I met women I'd firmly take their hand by their four fingers and simply raise it, but I've been yelled at twice about that, so I don't do it anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #28 April 9, 2005 I have some customers who have a weak ass handshake..cold, clammy, and like the fingers are missing..too light..ick ick ick but those with the "I mean it" firm handshake are best. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #29 April 9, 2005 Some athletes have wimpy handshakes. I've met some pro tennis players who do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dtpilot 0 #30 April 9, 2005 ya know some times that shit happens. makes you wonder what the other person is thinking. SO what I do is go in with a death grip aimed right for the wrist. The deaper in the hand the better death grip... "Believe me! The secret of reaping the greatest fruitfulness and the greatest enjoyment from life is to live dangerously!" -- Friedrich Nietzsche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dtpilot 0 #31 April 9, 2005 men shaking womens hands? Should the man do the old fashion hand shake for women or the good grip? "Believe me! The secret of reaping the greatest fruitfulness and the greatest enjoyment from life is to live dangerously!" -- Friedrich Nietzsche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MarkM 0 #32 April 9, 2005 Quotemen shaking womens hands? Should the man do the old fashion hand shake for women or the good grip? Just grab her by the back of the head and give her some good ole tongue. Unless she's someones grandmother. Then forego the tongue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dtpilot 0 #33 April 9, 2005 I might have to try that appoach sometime...just have to look around for th boy friend... or am I supposed to do the same to him? "Believe me! The secret of reaping the greatest fruitfulness and the greatest enjoyment from life is to live dangerously!" -- Friedrich Nietzsche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites loumeinhart 0 #34 April 9, 2005 how about the great uncle that shakes your hand for about 10 minutes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites loumeinhart 0 #35 April 9, 2005 I'll try that with my next customer !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnMitchell 14 #36 April 9, 2005 Yep, firm, but don't put the squeeze on. Some people have arthritis or other joint pains and shaking hands with a "squeezer" can be very painful for them. Just something to keep in mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jonstark 8 #37 April 9, 2005 In my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect. I remember meeting my former bosses bosses boss, Vince DeLuca, one time and his introduction of himself to me was... "So; You're the guy we're paying too much." All the while with my hand in the so-called mafia style grasp. It really shook me up! Handshakes can convey a lot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #38 April 9, 2005 how about the great uncle that shakes your hand for about 10 minutes _________________________ Oh yeah! Lets me know how a pump handle feels! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkiD_PL8 0 #39 April 9, 2005 I have had people shake my hand while they were drunk and just forget they were shaking it. They won't stop until you physically pull your hand away. Had a guy do that after I threw him out of a party at my friends house because he was getting mouthy, I was sure he was going to try to take a swing while he had my right hand tied up but he never did. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #40 April 9, 2005 QuoteI have had people shake my hand while they were drunk and just forget they were shaking it. They won't stop until you physically pull your hand away. Had a guy do that after I threw him out of a party at my friends house because he was getting mouthy, I was sure he was going to try to take a swing while he had my right hand tied up but he never did. ________________________ Well, I'd say, you got lucky on that one. Good thinking on your part. I hate it when smeone gets sloppy drunk and won't let go of your hand. I agree with you on that! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkiD_PL8 0 #41 April 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteI have had people shake my hand while they were drunk and just forget they were shaking it. They won't stop until you physically pull your hand away. Had a guy do that after I threw him out of a party at my friends house because he was getting mouthy, I was sure he was going to try to take a swing while he had my right hand tied up but he never did. ________________________ Well, I'd say, you got lucky on that one. Good thinking on your part. I hate it when smeone gets sloppy drunk and won't let go of your hand. I agree with you on that! Chuck It would have been ok because his right hand was tied up as well He was sitting in his truck to, and it is much easier to swing into a vehicle than it is out. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #42 April 9, 2005 Quote In my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect. What if the person doing the hand shaking has arthritis and can't give a good firm handshake? You don't know if they have arthritis, so are you going to think they are disrespectful or have low self esteem?May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #43 April 9, 2005 It is, much easier. Also, you canget a better swing and he can't... he's confined in the cab! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #44 April 9, 2005 QuoteQuote In my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect. What if the person doing the hand shaking has arthritis and can't give a good firm handshake? You don't know if they have arthritis, so are you going to think they are disrespectful or have low self esteem? ___________________________________ I know a man, pretty well, who has arthritis and I know for a fact he doesn't lack self esteem... he just can't grip. With him, I give a much less than firm hand-shake. He knows, I have a lot of respect for him, too. I guess, when it comes to hand-shakes, you have to size-up the situation and adjust. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #45 April 9, 2005 I agree, I was just asking about the blanket statement the other poster made of: QuoteIn my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #46 April 10, 2005 O, yeah! You're right and I agree. Good observation. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites loumeinhart 0 #47 April 11, 2005 Yea, or you could initiate by giving the 'brick' - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #48 April 11, 2005 This is such a white, male thread. Give a firm handshake in Africa and you'll be thought rude and arrogant. Here meetings are a gentle blend, not a competition. Do a bone cracker and you'd likely be attacked. Self defence, of course. I've broken the jaw of a "competition handshaker" in public, at a restaurant. Don't attack me - regardless of the means. The world is a big place. Learn how not to be considered an asshole by the locals. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites christoofar 0 #49 April 11, 2005 I guess it depends what profession you're in, too. Every doctor I have shaked hands with seems to always have really soft hands (I guess from all those years of moisturizing soap use?) I have a very strong handshake and usually expect the same. I've only had one embarrasing occasion where I shaked hands with someone my friend introduced me to in NYC. The firm grip wasn't a good idea for someone who already has carpel tunnel and needs his hands to get paid... ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Balls 0 #50 April 11, 2005 QuoteGive a firm handshake in Africa and you'll be thought rude and arrogant. I lived near an indian rez for a while and every indian I met did the dead fish handshake. It drove me nuts. I wasn't sure if it was a cultural thing or what.---------------------------------------- ....so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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champu 1 #27 April 9, 2005 It used to be when I met women I'd firmly take their hand by their four fingers and simply raise it, but I've been yelled at twice about that, so I don't do it anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #28 April 9, 2005 I have some customers who have a weak ass handshake..cold, clammy, and like the fingers are missing..too light..ick ick ick but those with the "I mean it" firm handshake are best. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #29 April 9, 2005 Some athletes have wimpy handshakes. I've met some pro tennis players who do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtpilot 0 #30 April 9, 2005 ya know some times that shit happens. makes you wonder what the other person is thinking. SO what I do is go in with a death grip aimed right for the wrist. The deaper in the hand the better death grip... "Believe me! The secret of reaping the greatest fruitfulness and the greatest enjoyment from life is to live dangerously!" -- Friedrich Nietzsche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtpilot 0 #31 April 9, 2005 men shaking womens hands? Should the man do the old fashion hand shake for women or the good grip? "Believe me! The secret of reaping the greatest fruitfulness and the greatest enjoyment from life is to live dangerously!" -- Friedrich Nietzsche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #32 April 9, 2005 Quotemen shaking womens hands? Should the man do the old fashion hand shake for women or the good grip? Just grab her by the back of the head and give her some good ole tongue. Unless she's someones grandmother. Then forego the tongue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtpilot 0 #33 April 9, 2005 I might have to try that appoach sometime...just have to look around for th boy friend... or am I supposed to do the same to him? "Believe me! The secret of reaping the greatest fruitfulness and the greatest enjoyment from life is to live dangerously!" -- Friedrich Nietzsche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loumeinhart 0 #34 April 9, 2005 how about the great uncle that shakes your hand for about 10 minutes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loumeinhart 0 #35 April 9, 2005 I'll try that with my next customer !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #36 April 9, 2005 Yep, firm, but don't put the squeeze on. Some people have arthritis or other joint pains and shaking hands with a "squeezer" can be very painful for them. Just something to keep in mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jonstark 8 #37 April 9, 2005 In my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect. I remember meeting my former bosses bosses boss, Vince DeLuca, one time and his introduction of himself to me was... "So; You're the guy we're paying too much." All the while with my hand in the so-called mafia style grasp. It really shook me up! Handshakes can convey a lot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #38 April 9, 2005 how about the great uncle that shakes your hand for about 10 minutes _________________________ Oh yeah! Lets me know how a pump handle feels! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkiD_PL8 0 #39 April 9, 2005 I have had people shake my hand while they were drunk and just forget they were shaking it. They won't stop until you physically pull your hand away. Had a guy do that after I threw him out of a party at my friends house because he was getting mouthy, I was sure he was going to try to take a swing while he had my right hand tied up but he never did. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #40 April 9, 2005 QuoteI have had people shake my hand while they were drunk and just forget they were shaking it. They won't stop until you physically pull your hand away. Had a guy do that after I threw him out of a party at my friends house because he was getting mouthy, I was sure he was going to try to take a swing while he had my right hand tied up but he never did. ________________________ Well, I'd say, you got lucky on that one. Good thinking on your part. I hate it when smeone gets sloppy drunk and won't let go of your hand. I agree with you on that! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkiD_PL8 0 #41 April 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteI have had people shake my hand while they were drunk and just forget they were shaking it. They won't stop until you physically pull your hand away. Had a guy do that after I threw him out of a party at my friends house because he was getting mouthy, I was sure he was going to try to take a swing while he had my right hand tied up but he never did. ________________________ Well, I'd say, you got lucky on that one. Good thinking on your part. I hate it when smeone gets sloppy drunk and won't let go of your hand. I agree with you on that! Chuck It would have been ok because his right hand was tied up as well He was sitting in his truck to, and it is much easier to swing into a vehicle than it is out. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #42 April 9, 2005 Quote In my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect. What if the person doing the hand shaking has arthritis and can't give a good firm handshake? You don't know if they have arthritis, so are you going to think they are disrespectful or have low self esteem?May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #43 April 9, 2005 It is, much easier. Also, you canget a better swing and he can't... he's confined in the cab! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #44 April 9, 2005 QuoteQuote In my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect. What if the person doing the hand shaking has arthritis and can't give a good firm handshake? You don't know if they have arthritis, so are you going to think they are disrespectful or have low self esteem? ___________________________________ I know a man, pretty well, who has arthritis and I know for a fact he doesn't lack self esteem... he just can't grip. With him, I give a much less than firm hand-shake. He knows, I have a lot of respect for him, too. I guess, when it comes to hand-shakes, you have to size-up the situation and adjust. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #45 April 9, 2005 I agree, I was just asking about the blanket statement the other poster made of: QuoteIn my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #46 April 10, 2005 O, yeah! You're right and I agree. Good observation. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites loumeinhart 0 #47 April 11, 2005 Yea, or you could initiate by giving the 'brick' - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #48 April 11, 2005 This is such a white, male thread. Give a firm handshake in Africa and you'll be thought rude and arrogant. Here meetings are a gentle blend, not a competition. Do a bone cracker and you'd likely be attacked. Self defence, of course. I've broken the jaw of a "competition handshaker" in public, at a restaurant. Don't attack me - regardless of the means. The world is a big place. Learn how not to be considered an asshole by the locals. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites christoofar 0 #49 April 11, 2005 I guess it depends what profession you're in, too. Every doctor I have shaked hands with seems to always have really soft hands (I guess from all those years of moisturizing soap use?) I have a very strong handshake and usually expect the same. I've only had one embarrasing occasion where I shaked hands with someone my friend introduced me to in NYC. The firm grip wasn't a good idea for someone who already has carpel tunnel and needs his hands to get paid... ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Balls 0 #50 April 11, 2005 QuoteGive a firm handshake in Africa and you'll be thought rude and arrogant. I lived near an indian rez for a while and every indian I met did the dead fish handshake. It drove me nuts. I wasn't sure if it was a cultural thing or what.---------------------------------------- ....so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. 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jonstark 8 #37 April 9, 2005 In my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect. I remember meeting my former bosses bosses boss, Vince DeLuca, one time and his introduction of himself to me was... "So; You're the guy we're paying too much." All the while with my hand in the so-called mafia style grasp. It really shook me up! Handshakes can convey a lot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #38 April 9, 2005 how about the great uncle that shakes your hand for about 10 minutes _________________________ Oh yeah! Lets me know how a pump handle feels! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiD_PL8 0 #39 April 9, 2005 I have had people shake my hand while they were drunk and just forget they were shaking it. They won't stop until you physically pull your hand away. Had a guy do that after I threw him out of a party at my friends house because he was getting mouthy, I was sure he was going to try to take a swing while he had my right hand tied up but he never did. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #40 April 9, 2005 QuoteI have had people shake my hand while they were drunk and just forget they were shaking it. They won't stop until you physically pull your hand away. Had a guy do that after I threw him out of a party at my friends house because he was getting mouthy, I was sure he was going to try to take a swing while he had my right hand tied up but he never did. ________________________ Well, I'd say, you got lucky on that one. Good thinking on your part. I hate it when smeone gets sloppy drunk and won't let go of your hand. I agree with you on that! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkiD_PL8 0 #41 April 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteI have had people shake my hand while they were drunk and just forget they were shaking it. They won't stop until you physically pull your hand away. Had a guy do that after I threw him out of a party at my friends house because he was getting mouthy, I was sure he was going to try to take a swing while he had my right hand tied up but he never did. ________________________ Well, I'd say, you got lucky on that one. Good thinking on your part. I hate it when smeone gets sloppy drunk and won't let go of your hand. I agree with you on that! Chuck It would have been ok because his right hand was tied up as well He was sitting in his truck to, and it is much easier to swing into a vehicle than it is out. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #42 April 9, 2005 Quote In my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect. What if the person doing the hand shaking has arthritis and can't give a good firm handshake? You don't know if they have arthritis, so are you going to think they are disrespectful or have low self esteem?May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #43 April 9, 2005 It is, much easier. Also, you canget a better swing and he can't... he's confined in the cab! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #44 April 9, 2005 QuoteQuote In my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect. What if the person doing the hand shaking has arthritis and can't give a good firm handshake? You don't know if they have arthritis, so are you going to think they are disrespectful or have low self esteem? ___________________________________ I know a man, pretty well, who has arthritis and I know for a fact he doesn't lack self esteem... he just can't grip. With him, I give a much less than firm hand-shake. He knows, I have a lot of respect for him, too. I guess, when it comes to hand-shakes, you have to size-up the situation and adjust. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #45 April 9, 2005 I agree, I was just asking about the blanket statement the other poster made of: QuoteIn my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #46 April 10, 2005 O, yeah! You're right and I agree. Good observation. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites loumeinhart 0 #47 April 11, 2005 Yea, or you could initiate by giving the 'brick' - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #48 April 11, 2005 This is such a white, male thread. Give a firm handshake in Africa and you'll be thought rude and arrogant. Here meetings are a gentle blend, not a competition. Do a bone cracker and you'd likely be attacked. Self defence, of course. I've broken the jaw of a "competition handshaker" in public, at a restaurant. Don't attack me - regardless of the means. The world is a big place. Learn how not to be considered an asshole by the locals. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites christoofar 0 #49 April 11, 2005 I guess it depends what profession you're in, too. Every doctor I have shaked hands with seems to always have really soft hands (I guess from all those years of moisturizing soap use?) I have a very strong handshake and usually expect the same. I've only had one embarrasing occasion where I shaked hands with someone my friend introduced me to in NYC. The firm grip wasn't a good idea for someone who already has carpel tunnel and needs his hands to get paid... ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Balls 0 #50 April 11, 2005 QuoteGive a firm handshake in Africa and you'll be thought rude and arrogant. I lived near an indian rez for a while and every indian I met did the dead fish handshake. It drove me nuts. I wasn't sure if it was a cultural thing or what.---------------------------------------- ....so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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SkiD_PL8 0 #41 April 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteI have had people shake my hand while they were drunk and just forget they were shaking it. They won't stop until you physically pull your hand away. Had a guy do that after I threw him out of a party at my friends house because he was getting mouthy, I was sure he was going to try to take a swing while he had my right hand tied up but he never did. ________________________ Well, I'd say, you got lucky on that one. Good thinking on your part. I hate it when smeone gets sloppy drunk and won't let go of your hand. I agree with you on that! Chuck It would have been ok because his right hand was tied up as well He was sitting in his truck to, and it is much easier to swing into a vehicle than it is out. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #42 April 9, 2005 Quote In my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect. What if the person doing the hand shaking has arthritis and can't give a good firm handshake? You don't know if they have arthritis, so are you going to think they are disrespectful or have low self esteem?May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #43 April 9, 2005 It is, much easier. Also, you canget a better swing and he can't... he's confined in the cab! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #44 April 9, 2005 QuoteQuote In my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect. What if the person doing the hand shaking has arthritis and can't give a good firm handshake? You don't know if they have arthritis, so are you going to think they are disrespectful or have low self esteem? ___________________________________ I know a man, pretty well, who has arthritis and I know for a fact he doesn't lack self esteem... he just can't grip. With him, I give a much less than firm hand-shake. He knows, I have a lot of respect for him, too. I guess, when it comes to hand-shakes, you have to size-up the situation and adjust. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #45 April 9, 2005 I agree, I was just asking about the blanket statement the other poster made of: QuoteIn my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #46 April 10, 2005 O, yeah! You're right and I agree. Good observation. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites loumeinhart 0 #47 April 11, 2005 Yea, or you could initiate by giving the 'brick' - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #48 April 11, 2005 This is such a white, male thread. Give a firm handshake in Africa and you'll be thought rude and arrogant. Here meetings are a gentle blend, not a competition. Do a bone cracker and you'd likely be attacked. Self defence, of course. I've broken the jaw of a "competition handshaker" in public, at a restaurant. Don't attack me - regardless of the means. The world is a big place. Learn how not to be considered an asshole by the locals. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites christoofar 0 #49 April 11, 2005 I guess it depends what profession you're in, too. Every doctor I have shaked hands with seems to always have really soft hands (I guess from all those years of moisturizing soap use?) I have a very strong handshake and usually expect the same. I've only had one embarrasing occasion where I shaked hands with someone my friend introduced me to in NYC. The firm grip wasn't a good idea for someone who already has carpel tunnel and needs his hands to get paid... ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Balls 0 #50 April 11, 2005 QuoteGive a firm handshake in Africa and you'll be thought rude and arrogant. I lived near an indian rez for a while and every indian I met did the dead fish handshake. It drove me nuts. I wasn't sure if it was a cultural thing or what.---------------------------------------- ....so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. 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flyangel2 2 #42 April 9, 2005 Quote In my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect. What if the person doing the hand shaking has arthritis and can't give a good firm handshake? You don't know if they have arthritis, so are you going to think they are disrespectful or have low self esteem?May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #43 April 9, 2005 It is, much easier. Also, you canget a better swing and he can't... he's confined in the cab! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #44 April 9, 2005 QuoteQuote In my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect. What if the person doing the hand shaking has arthritis and can't give a good firm handshake? You don't know if they have arthritis, so are you going to think they are disrespectful or have low self esteem? ___________________________________ I know a man, pretty well, who has arthritis and I know for a fact he doesn't lack self esteem... he just can't grip. With him, I give a much less than firm hand-shake. He knows, I have a lot of respect for him, too. I guess, when it comes to hand-shakes, you have to size-up the situation and adjust. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #45 April 9, 2005 I agree, I was just asking about the blanket statement the other poster made of: QuoteIn my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #46 April 10, 2005 O, yeah! You're right and I agree. Good observation. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites loumeinhart 0 #47 April 11, 2005 Yea, or you could initiate by giving the 'brick' - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #48 April 11, 2005 This is such a white, male thread. Give a firm handshake in Africa and you'll be thought rude and arrogant. Here meetings are a gentle blend, not a competition. Do a bone cracker and you'd likely be attacked. Self defence, of course. I've broken the jaw of a "competition handshaker" in public, at a restaurant. Don't attack me - regardless of the means. The world is a big place. Learn how not to be considered an asshole by the locals. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites christoofar 0 #49 April 11, 2005 I guess it depends what profession you're in, too. Every doctor I have shaked hands with seems to always have really soft hands (I guess from all those years of moisturizing soap use?) I have a very strong handshake and usually expect the same. I've only had one embarrasing occasion where I shaked hands with someone my friend introduced me to in NYC. The firm grip wasn't a good idea for someone who already has carpel tunnel and needs his hands to get paid... ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Balls 0 #50 April 11, 2005 QuoteGive a firm handshake in Africa and you'll be thought rude and arrogant. I lived near an indian rez for a while and every indian I met did the dead fish handshake. It drove me nuts. I wasn't sure if it was a cultural thing or what.---------------------------------------- ....so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
flyangel2 2 #45 April 9, 2005 I agree, I was just asking about the blanket statement the other poster made of: QuoteIn my mind a limp handshake is a sign of low self esteem or disrespect.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #46 April 10, 2005 O, yeah! You're right and I agree. Good observation. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loumeinhart 0 #47 April 11, 2005 Yea, or you could initiate by giving the 'brick' - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #48 April 11, 2005 This is such a white, male thread. Give a firm handshake in Africa and you'll be thought rude and arrogant. Here meetings are a gentle blend, not a competition. Do a bone cracker and you'd likely be attacked. Self defence, of course. I've broken the jaw of a "competition handshaker" in public, at a restaurant. Don't attack me - regardless of the means. The world is a big place. Learn how not to be considered an asshole by the locals. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christoofar 0 #49 April 11, 2005 I guess it depends what profession you're in, too. Every doctor I have shaked hands with seems to always have really soft hands (I guess from all those years of moisturizing soap use?) I have a very strong handshake and usually expect the same. I've only had one embarrasing occasion where I shaked hands with someone my friend introduced me to in NYC. The firm grip wasn't a good idea for someone who already has carpel tunnel and needs his hands to get paid... ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balls 0 #50 April 11, 2005 QuoteGive a firm handshake in Africa and you'll be thought rude and arrogant. I lived near an indian rez for a while and every indian I met did the dead fish handshake. It drove me nuts. I wasn't sure if it was a cultural thing or what.---------------------------------------- ....so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
