Littlepink Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 What is the social etiquette of a lady shaking a gentlemans hand? If a casual "hi" or a hug is not appropriate when meeting a gentleman how should she hold his hand? Is it firm like a male or gentle and girlie like? I believe men read other men by their handshake so is that the same for women too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CXC3000 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 With her hand ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlepink Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 With her hand ? Ha ! You don't know what the etiquette is ! Just admit it , go on say it then I'll feel better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CXC3000 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Ha ! You don't know what the etiquette is ! Just admit it , go on say it then I'll feel better Lol ! And I think it's the same as men shaking hands with men; the only difference I'd say is that women's handshake would generally be 'softer' and probably more 'limp' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlepink Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 Lol ! And I think it's the same as men shaking hands with men; the only difference I'd say is that women's handshake would generally be 'softer' and probably more 'limp' So if I am correct in thinking when a man shakes another mans hand and he puts his other hand on top , it is to show he feels more powerful in position , then if a lady does it to a man does it mean she is the boss ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willman Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I think people read to much into non entities like hand shakes. I've shaken hands with some real limp wristers who've proved to be mean negotiators and felt a Mike Tyson grip but people who were wimps. Ladies should just shake hands as they see fit, whilst not moving away a stray hair from their face in case it's taken as a sign of flirting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUFFEMS Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 The thing which always baffles me when people meet is, why do men shake mens' hands and yet hug/kiss women. Not that I expect it the other way round but, in these times of equality why isn't just a handshake between either sex more acceptable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 What is the social etiquette of a lady shaking a gentlemans hand? If a casual "hi" or a hug is not appropriate when meeting a gentleman how should she hold his hand? Is it firm like a male or gentle and girlie like? I believe men read other men by their handshake so is that the same for women too? I only judge a woman by the way she kisses and I am sure other men do too. So, uou have no worries about being judged on a mere handshake. Just a light grip would suffice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlepink Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 Correctly speaking, it shouldn't be a shake, it should be a very gentle squeeze. But I agree with willman above. Ahh now that's what I tend to do because I do not need to do it often but I wondered what impression I am giving to men who are accustomed to it daily . If I was a business woman would my handshake need to be firmer? I'm not losing sleep over this but it does intrigue me ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlepink Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 I only judge a woman by the way she kisses and I am sure other men do too. So, uou have no worries about being judged on a mere handshake. Just a light grip will suffice. Now that I have mastered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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