What does a handshake mean to you?

[GeraldParticipant 3620]

To some it means we’ve sealed the deal. To others it seems to be a sign of respect (I’m talking U.S. here), and to then again others it means we’ve reached an agreement.

My boss seems to think no matter what gets said, a handshake makes it all ok. Kind of the ‘I’m proud of you son’ kind of thing and no matter how bad he tore you up in the meeting, or s~~~ on your ideas, the handshake makes it all ok.

Just left a meeting where it took all I had to not laugh at the bulls~~~ coming from his mouth. He claimed at the end to ‘appreciate me’ and then shook my hand and left… but it is all a front. Watch people’s actions, check the results, before you decide they are backing you just because they shook your hand…

Yes, my Red Pill Rage goes on… and my s~~~ty job ain’t helping.

No longer can we walk away, we must run. Remove the motive power.

[TaxGuyParticipant]

What does a handshake mean to you? Less than a hand job…………

In your situation with your boss, nothing. That’s really weird. I think the last time I shook my boss’s hand was when I met him seven years ago.

Order the good wine

[RusskyParticipant 13503]

It’s a russian tradition to shake hands with all men when meeting and leaving.
It feels like something’s missing when I don’t do that. Shaking hands with women also feels awkward.
So yeah, it means a lot to me. The kind of handshake you get also tells a lot.
Also, I will not shake hands with an enemy under any premise

proud carrier of the 'why?' chromosome

[Anonymous 42]

Wet towel handshake? F~~~ THAT! I’d rather fondle a limp dick!

[Freeman_KParticipant 3524]

Handshake reveals important information when meeting new people so to me it is tool to measure who am i dealing with.

As for if it means anything, a word at least from me would go farther then a handshake.

The choices we make, not the chances we take, determine our destiny

[Anonymous 54]

Different things in different situations. Your boss tosses them around like a women does false opolagys.
First off ,Im sizeing up your hand shake .What does it ell me about you. Did you mach my grip,look me in the eyes?
My hand shakes tells you Im strait up,direct,dependable,and Ill have your back as a Man,until you prove yourself unworthy of that. Then I WONT shake your hand. My hand shake is my word my bond. We shake on it ,and its a deal.
My thank you hand shake is slow ,firm,with a long look in your eyes,telling you that I DAMN MEAN IT.

[KeymasterKeymaster]

Great topic.

To me, a handshake between men is an unspoken declaration of honor. Like saying “this conversation and my word is honorable, I am being sincere, and I intended to follow through and expect the same from you. Until next time, enjoyed meeting you”….. etc.

Russky wrote:

It’s a russian tradition to shake hands with all men when meeting and leaving.

That’s why. So you don’t have to say the corny sappy s~~~, it’s already mutually understood.

Russky wrote:

Shaking hands with women also feels awkward.

Because women are not honorable. I’m perfectly serious. A “handshake” is meaningless gesture from her and has no value. She makes no unspoken declaration or assumption by shaking your hand. A man does.

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I am with the Russians on this. Firm palm to palm and solid eye contact (f~~~ the smile) is more bonding to me than even a written contract. In fact, I have REJECTED a written contract in favor of a handshake and “their word”. I have even come out and said “your word and handshake is enough. My word is honorable… IS YOURS???”

You can learn alot about a guy in those few uncomfortable seconds that follow.

A few years ago, a “boss” of mine used to approach me EVERY DAY with his knuckles toward me (and a fist) for a “bro punch”. I always extended him my open hand. He then shook it, but it was insincere. It bothered him to shake hands properly because he knew what it SHOULD mean, except he was fluff behind it.

When I learned later that “his word” and handshake had no value, I realized why he greets people with a “bro punch”, because even he knows he is full of s~~~. A proper handshake doesn’t lie that easily.

This became a long running “inside joke” between us.

On the last day that I worked for him, he approached me for a handshake(!).
But this time, I offered him my fist for a “bro punch”.

No words needed to be exchanged. That said it all.

If you keep doing what you've always done... you're gonna keep getting what you always got.

[Anonymous 54]

Keymaster wrote:

Great topic. To me, a handshake between men is an unspoken declaration of honor.

Russky wrote:

Shaking hands with women also feels awkward.

Keymaster wrote:

Because women are not honorable. I’m perfectly serious. A “handshake” is a meaningless gesture from her and has no value. She makes no unspoken declaration or assumption by shaking your hand.

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I hate shaking hands with women. Now I know why.Thanks.

[KeymasterKeymaster]

Anonymous wrote:

I hate shaking hands with women. Now I know why.Thanks.

When I post a reply, I often don’t read what others write – intentionally – until after I have posted. But I was delighted to read the replies here, especially yours. We don’t know each other, and a handshake means exactly the same thing to both of us.

Wish I could shake your hand 🙂

If you keep doing what you've always done... you're gonna keep getting what you always got.

[Anonymous 54]

@Key Master. I owe you a Thank you Handshake for allowing me to post about Constantine.(jury duty post). Id give anthing to do that. Mabey someday before a ride.

[Truthseeker82Participant 6406]

Shaking the hand of another man should be a gesture of respect and sincerity. Anything less diminishes a long standing masculine symbol. I avoid shaking of the hand of one I sense is disingenuous.

[Anonymous 54]

What does a handshake mean to you? Less than a hand job…………

Ha!

A handshake means s~~~. It is they eye contact.

It telegraphs intent.

Good thing,I dont think my hands are big enough to shake those big sausage finger meathooks of yours!

[RockmaninoffParticipant 1641]

I’ve got super long, slender fingers, great for piano—but really s~~~ty for handshakes. When I shake hands with men, almost always their grips are stronger than mine, and, HOLY S~~~ WHY DOES CAMARADERIE HURT SO MUCH

". . . elle, suivant l’usage des femmes et des chats qui ne viennent pas quand on les appelle et qui viennent quand on ne les appelle pas, s’arrêta devant moi et m’adressa la parole"—Prosper Mérimée

[Anonymous 42]

Anonymous wrote:

I hate shaking hands with women. Now I know why.Thanks.

Ahhh thats where I have my code! I’ll shake a woman’s hand but clamp her fingers with my fingers not letting her get the position of shaking my hand like a man, I over power them denying her access to the sacred manly handshake! I look to grab the fingers like snake doing a strike!

A proper lady will hold her hand out fingers draped downward waiting to be lead. otherwise they get the MG-Tower finger clamp and forced into submission!

When it comes to the manly c~~~s that really goes up their ass!

[Anonymous 54]

Rockmaninoff wrote:

I’ve got super long, slender fingers, great for piano—but really s~~~ty for handshakes. When I shake hands with men, almost always their grips are stronger than mine, and, HOLY S~~~ WHY DOES CAMARADERIE HURT SO MUCH

A proper hand shake is not a contest of strength.I saw your hands in your piano vidio(nice touch). Im a bass player. I woulndt squish your hand. Its about maching grips. I would equel what your capable off. Its a damn art really!

[Anonymous 54]

Anonymous wrote:

Old Sage wrote:

I hate shaking hands with women. Now I know why.Thanks.

Ahhh thats where I have my code! I’ll shake a woman’s hand but clamp her fingers with my fingers not letting her get the position of shaking my hand like a man, I over power them denying her access to the sacred manly handshake! I look to grab the fingers like snake doing a strike!

A proper lady will hold her hand out fingers draped downward waiting to be lead. otherwise they get the MG-Tower finger clamp and forced into submission!

When it comes to the manly c~~~s that really goes up their ass!

Nice tactic. Old school.I try to,before they stick there hand out,put my hands behind my back and give a suttle bow.They like that.

[RusskyParticipant 13503]

Rockmaninoff wrote:

When I shake hands with men, almost always their grips are stronger than mine, and, HOLY S~~~ WHY DOES CAMARADERIE HURT SO MUCH

You can compensate the weak grip by swinging the hand out further before shaking and putting more force into initial contact (almost a slap, but not flat, so no noise).

P.S. I also hate it when men try to deliberately use handshakes to impose their dominating status upon you by tilting their hand palm down (downwards orientation to force the other hand to take the bottom position ) pulling you towards them to invade your personal space and make you feel uncomfortable. Obvious manipulation techniques disgust me no matter who they come from – females or males. It’s a sign of disrespect. Excessive eye contact from strangers is also unwarranted and creepy in my opinion.
You see this kind of s~~~ from salesmen and MBA types all the time if you pay attention.

proud carrier of the 'why?' chromosome

[Anonymous 54]

If I know a guy is a south paw(lefty) I’ll offer my left hand. Its awfull,my hands weak and akward,like they go through. Try it sime time,you’ll have a left handed friend for life!

[Faust For ScienceParticipant 22521]

With a handshake a man can tell how serious the person he is shaking hands with is towards him. And the same for the other person in the handshake. The firmer the grip, the most serious the person is. Though, a painful grip is intended as an insult. Firm but not tight is the proper handshake.

A handshake is a quick way to get a idea of the character of a person.

[NerevarParticipant 8040]

Rockmaninoff wrote:

I’ve got super long, slender fingers, great for piano—but really s~~~ty for handshakes. When I shake hands with men, almost always their grips are stronger than mine, and, HOLY S~~~ WHY DOES CAMARADERIE HURT SO MUCH

I also have long and slender fingers (not good enough for piano, though), and for some reason other men sometimes start gripping before our palms lock, which means they shake my fingers instead of my hand. Really annoying and I never know how to act: either just pretend it’s okay and go with it or pull back and go for another try.

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