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It means to sort of squeeze their hand,not too hard that their hand turns blue,(laugh) then shake it firmly. (look up FIRM in dictionary, or go to dictionary.com) It means that someone is sending you the message that they are serious.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 11y agoSome times it is a polite way of telling you that the handshake that was offered was indeed TOO firm. One never knows. If it is a stranger, I would look into his or her eyes, to see if there is a trickle or humor in the statement. As a woman, I shake hands firmly, but certainly not as a bone crusher. There is a vey fine line between a firm handshake (no one wants that "fish grip" handshake). Try practicing on adults who have done it often. And remember that a lady/woman usually has a smaller hand and less strength in it. Handshakes improve with practice. One needs to look the other person in the eye, smile a bit, and offer one's right hand, even if the other person is a known "leftie". If there is ANY thing you can see that would make the other person unable or unwilling to shake hands (a sling, a malformation, OR a Muslim or a devout Jew), hand shaking may be in poor taste to offer. Then a simple smile and a "How nice to meet you" statement will suffice. OH, and women who are wearing rings with stones in them will be hurt if shaking your hand. Be on the lookout!
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What can you do if you shake a persons hand when he has Bells Palsy?
Bell's palsy is not contagious, and no special precautions should be taken.
What hand do you shake anther persons hand with?
You shake someone's hand with your right hand. Unless you are a Boy Scout greeting another scout in uniform. Lord Baden-Powell instituted the left hand shake to emulate the Ashanti warriors of Africa who shook with their left hands as it necessitated letting go of their shields - thus indicating trust in the other party.
How do you greet people?
Greet people with eye contact right away. This establishes a relationship with each other. Extend your right hand and shake the persons hand gently but firmly. Smile.
Why does some people shake you by the hand with a firm grip and look you straight in the eyes like your beneath them?
There probably not meaning to do it in that way thats probably just the way you look at it
Do you shake you girlfriends dad's hand?
Shaking hands is the standard greetings among men in many places in the world. Yes, you should shake his had. Use a firm, not hard grip and look him in the eye when you greet him.
What grip do you use for forehand?
The grip that you use for forehand is to stretch out your hand like your going to shake someones hand , and slightly tilt it to the left for right handers. Use a firm but not tight grip
What is the Hand Shake that Ricky and Cal Have in Talladega Nights?
Shake and bake
Witch hand is the proper hand to shake hands with?
Whether you are right or left handed, the proper custom is to shake with the right.
How do you shake left hand?
Why, with your own left hand. :P
What fitness do they test in a hand grip test?
hand shake
Why is the right hand used to shake hands?
Most people are right-handed, therefore we shake hands with our right (strong) hand.
What is a hand shake in terms of a computer?
ping
