The Handshake

[holdem]

I have a big strong BIL who will pop your knuckles in a handshake like a pit bull crunching a possum.

[Redneck Archer]

That was almost queer!!! Ouch!!!

almost?

not almost...

[Redneck Archer]

I have a big strong BIL who will pop your knuckles in a handshake like a pit bull crunching a possum.

I enjoy those guys to! my sister boyfreind is like that.

he is prior military (sere). we often have a minute hand shake or so. first time he grabbed my hand it was solid and firm as mine was. Then every hand shake since seems to get more firm and more firm. I guess maybe one day someone will "tap out"...

But I will take to strong of a hand shake over a limpy wimpy one anyday! trust him before I would that other guy.

[Texas8point]

Did you do it? Why embarrassed?

I'll shake your hand or fist bump you and thats it.

That was almost queer!!!

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[M-2]

A good, firm handshake applies to women, too, IMO.

I'm 62, have worked since age 16, and broken a couple of "this job is for men only" ceilings in the course of my career(s).
I realize many women have chosen (or been financially able to) to expressly stay at home full time their whole lives (I did as well for seven years after the birth of our son, then I worked in education for 12 years to match my kid's schedule - I've been back in corporate since 2004) and occasionally I've stuck my hand out upon being introduced only to receive a hesitant look, then a soft, weak hand - sometimes fingertips only - from other women. In my experience, these ladies just haven't been exposed often to "the handshake" protocol.

I'm just posting to say to all women - it's OK to shake hands firmly. Give your whole hand, with no hesitation. No need to break bones, lol, but give a good grip. It's OK, and NOT "unfeminine"

[slayer]

I have been in sales for over 20 years and I can tell you without a doubt that a vast majority of men I meet, cannot and do not shake hands with a firm grip and shake. Its seems to always be the limp fish! One of the first things we teach our new reps including the ladies is how to shake another persons hand. Limp wrist and hand means lack of confidence and respect.

[M-2]

I have been in sales for over 20 years and I can tell you without a doubt that a vast majority of men I meet, cannot and do not shake hands with a firm grip and shake. Its seems to always be the limp fish! One of the first things we teach our new reps including the ladies is how to shake another persons hand. Limp wrist and hand means lack of confidence and respect.

Excellent!

[Loreva13]

Seems like your grandpa taught you well!

[Roscoe]

that was the other thing. he wouldnt tell me specifically what he wanted. and since we have well over 100k worth of equipment in our server room someone who will not be fourth coming with information and has expired badge more than 2 years old probably isnt up to much good.

I'd have been darn tempted to delay him in the lobby for a bit and give the local PD a call and let them check him out....

[rubydog]

I have a big strong BIL who will pop your knuckles in a handshake like a pit bull crunching a possum.

I love those guys... They are always suprsised with what they get in return from me. I am only 5'' 8 but I have a set of man hands and grip with the best of em. Right Tmc50!!!

[Redneck Archer]

I love those guys... They are always suprsised with what they get in return from me. I am only 5'' 8 but I have a set of man hands and grip with the best of em. Right Tmc50!!!

I think I met you at the place by the alamodome the last tbh meet we had with fishndude and cull.

if you are who I think you are you shook my hand pretty well.

do you drive a grey dodge truck with a TBH sticker on it?

[Redneck Archer]

I'd have been darn tempted to delay him in the lobby for a bit and give the local PD a call and let them check him out....

you know, that is actually a good thought. hindsight, but a good thought. next time.

[cashcropper]

I dont care what type grip they give as long as they understand what a handshake means.

[Roy D Mercer]

When a man gives you the dead fish handshake it immediately gives you the wimp mindset. When the daughter would bring over the want to be boys I would do my dam best to bread every finger on their hand. She would beg me every time a newby came over not to give the death grip handshake.

[Fishndude]

A mans handshake tells you absolutely nothing of his character. Judging a mans handshake says a lot about that mans character!!