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I remember reading somewhere that a person who extends his left hand to shake hands is evil. Has anyone else heard or read that? I'm wondering if it stands on it's own as a superstition, or if it comes from the "left-handed people are evil" deal.

O.

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If it comes from the 'left handed people are evil' story, then it's probably wrong. I have yet to actually do anything evil and I'm a lefty. A friend of mine, who is also a lefty, and I have a special handshake that shows off our leftiness.

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I give an "average to firm" handshake, in the same manner as others have stated - based on the gender and age of the person joining hands with me. Perhaps once or twice I've given a "bone crusher" handshake -- but only to someone who was not being nice.

Roz

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I am almost offended when a man gives me a whimpy little handshake. Why bother at all? If you want to shake my hand, then shake it! You don't have to break my hand, but you can still grasp it fully and give a bit of a squeeze. It isn't necessary to squeeze as hard as you can, but it also isn't necessary to barely place your hand in mine and hold it limply just with your fingers.

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I think this is an interesting topic and I wanted to share this website that I found:

It goes on to teach the 4 steps in the process of interpreting someone's handshake and describes 11 different types of handshakes and what you can tell about a person by it.

Personally, I give a moderately firm handshake, almost always looking right into that person's eyes, and prefer the same in return. To me, it feels like a much friendlier handshake and conveys an openness and willingness to talk to someone. Also, I feel kind of wimpy or insincere if I give a weak or limp handshake. But that is just me. I am happy when anyone will offer to shake my hand or shake mine back, no matter what kind of handshake it is.

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I shake hands quiet firmly. I do also hate when someone do not shake my hand properly and put it like if it is a 'fish'. It also bothers me how some men shake your hand and start moving it up and down. Some time ago a man in my Church shook my hand so strong that my ring got squeezed badly into my skin (I have very small hands), I think he should have been more careful...I do not understand how he could not possible realised that! *shaking head*

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I always give a firm handshake. I think its important to give a firm handshake. There is no need to over power someone with a strong hand shake. One should also consider the person they are shaking hands with. You can tell if you are squeezing someones hand as opposed to a firm grasp. Firmly grasping a small hand is not the same as firmly grasping a large hand. I hand an interview once with a very small woman. I shook her hand firmly but not hard. She mentioned me having a firm hand shake and that she liked that because so many men don't give her the curtesy of a real handshake. I think a firm handshake is a sign of confidence and is also a sign of respect, especially to women. It shows women that you consider her equal with you, and not below you. At least from a mans point of view.

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Hey here is a tidbit on shaking hands. Did you now it isn't proper etiquette for a man to offer to shake hands with a woman? If the woman offers her hand, he should shake it, but it isn't for him to offer...

They taught me that in boot camp in Marine Corps...honest!

Of course these days, it seems that is no longer the rule. Probably because no one knows the proper etiquette so if a man didn't offer his hand to shake the woman might be offended.

Edited: tenaheff on 27th Jan, 2005 - 9:50pm