Do you think a handshake is a mere greeting?
By dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58676)
Delhi, India
November 27, 2017 10:23pm CST
In many countries shaking hands with each other is considered as form of introducing and greeting each other. When you meet a stranger, do you shake hands with him/her with warmth or you wait for him to extend his hands to you and then you stretch yourself to shake hands with him?
Do you think that it is a way to greet each other and nothing more than that?
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@LadyDuck (471390)
• Switzerland
28 Nov 17
A handshake is very important and there are etiquette rules about who must extend the hand first. While this is not very important among friends or common people, it is very important to know in business. Some people do not like to shake hands, all those who fear the germs, we must be careful.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
28 Nov 17
As per etiquette the one who is superior in line should extend his hand for handshake. If the junior fellow extends his hand by mistake, he should not withdraw it, as it will considered as rude.
Yes, you are right that the above etiquette are applicable in business and professional circle, not among friends.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
28 Nov 17
@LadyDuck Yes, you are right that usually men shake hands with others. Women (if are known to each other) could hug each other, instead of shaking hands.
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@LadyDuck (471390)
• Switzerland
28 Nov 17
@dpk262006 In some countries also men exchange a kiss on their cheeks with friends, but usually men only shake hands.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
28 Nov 17
As per you that shaking hands is a form of greeting each other and not more than that?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
29 Nov 17
@magallon Yes, you are right that it depends upon the person, who shakes hand with you, whether he has some feelings or is stoic.
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@magallon (19279)
• Philippines
29 Nov 17
@dpk262006 For me , it depends on the feelings of the persons who do the handshake.
Casual handshake is usually done to greet, congratulate or welcome a person.
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
We usually shake hands during church service. When we introduce someone we don't shake hands anymore
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
28 Nov 17
It is during only Church service that you shake hands with others, otherwise you do not believe in shaking hands to greet or to introduce each other?
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
@dpk262006 No we don't usually shake hands when greeting or introducing others. Politician shake hands during their campaign
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
29 Nov 17
That is a nice way to greet the elders. 
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
29 Nov 17
@Shavkat It is a good moral value to be followed by everyone.
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@Shavkat (139856)
• Philippines
29 Nov 17
@dpk262006 If you visit my country, you will see the young ones do this. It is one of the practices that need to be preserved and passed on.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
28 Nov 17
I do not think shaking hand with a woman should be a problem
, only thing is one should not tight the grip more than required.
It is good on your part that if you find the other fellow feeling hesitant to shake hand with you, you extend your hand.
Generally, the superior of two is supposed to extend his/her hand first.
, only thing is one should not tight the grip more than required.
It is good on your part that if you find the other fellow feeling hesitant to shake hand with you, you extend your hand.
Generally, the superior of two is supposed to extend his/her hand first.2 people like this
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
28 Nov 17
Yes, you are so right that touching each other through hands is more than a greeting, it serves as a ice-breaker and it helps the two people feel at ease, once they have shaken hands.
that touching each other through hands is more than a greeting, it serves as a ice-breaker and it helps the two people feel at ease, once they have shaken hands.2 people like this
@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
28 Nov 17
Yes here we do shake hands when we meet strangers same with some friends it depends if they like hugs 
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
29 Nov 17
Do you feel that it is a mere greeting or convey more than that?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
29 Nov 17
@m_audrey6788 Do you think when someone shake hands with you, s/he is exchanging his emotions/thoughts with you?
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What do you mean by that? 
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
In my line of business, a handshake is very important. And it matters who you extend your hands with. For someone superior than me, I wait for them to extend their hands first before I take it and shake it warmly. A firm handshake shows sincerity.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
28 Nov 17
Yes, in your area of work handshake is not only a way to greet each other, it is more than that. It is good that you wait for your superior to extend his hands to shake with you. You are so right that a firm handshake shows warmth and sincerity.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
1 Dec 17
Do you extend your hand first or wait for the other fellow to extend his/her hand?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
5 Dec 17
@bluesa As per etiquette and norms the one who is superior in line should extend his hand for handshake. If the junior fellow extends his hand by mistake, he should not withdraw it, as it will considered as rude.
So next time before extending your hand, just see whether the person in front of you is superior?
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
4 Dec 17
@dpk262006 I tend to extend my hand first.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
29 Nov 17
Do you mean to say that if you have some business meeting with someone, you might shake hand with them otherwise, you won't shake hands with anyone?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
29 Nov 17
@sol_cee I won't mind shaking hands with a stranger, if the need arises.
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
12 Dec 17
Yes, it is a kind of greeting. The way we shake hands tells about our feelings/emotions toward the other person.
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
12 Dec 17
@Hannihar Yes, in some of cultures, women don't shake hands with unknown men and they would just say hello.
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
12 Dec 17
@dpk262006
dpk, there are religious women that are not supposed to shake a man's hand that is not her husband so she just says hello.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
19 May 21
Now a days since Covid has arrived in India and in other countries, people have stopped shaking hands with each other, as it could cause spread of Carona virus. Therefore, now a days our traditional method of greeting i.e. 'Namestey' is the best option.
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