Handshakes–what are they and where did they come from? It is a ritual that we take for granted, one we’ve used or seen repeated time after time. From what I’ve read, the handshake may have started as a sign of friendship or to show the other person that they come in peace–the hand is empty of any weapon. It is a pledge or a promise–sort of “sealing the deal.”
Today, when people are introduced or when they see each other after a time apart, they often use a handshake as a way of greeting. When a transaction is completed, as in buying a house or a car, it’s often sealed with a handshake.
Do you shake hands and, if you do, is your handshake firm but not painful? It it like holding a limp dishrag? Is it a contest about whose grip is the strongest?
I enjoy shaking hands because it seems to establish things more firmly. It is a connection with the other person and denotes good will. It’s also one old custom that has endured for centuries. May it continue!
Never liked shaking hands. For some reason it seems like a guy thing to me