But as for the situations I’ve been in, particularly the ones I’m complaining about, it’s been normal people that I’m just meeting and greeting, and they can’t give a solid shake for anything.
I will always give a firm handshake. It’s a good indicator of who you are and etc. First impressions are key, and I intend to give good ones, whether they like it or not.[/quote]
If I get a limp hand in return, I lighten up a little and cut it short. Obviously they are uncomfortable with physical contact or they just don’t like me. Move on.
I’m not an incredibly strong guy, but when I shake hands, I almost always go for the straight-up, palm to palm grip, and I squeeze my pinky and ring finger toward my palm- the “hand crushing” grips come from squeezing all of your fingers toward your thumb.
Also, if multiple people are complaining about your handshake, you are going WAY overboard. Seriously.
[quote]Zap Branigan wrote:
kevinm1 wrote:
Zap Branigan wrote:
Next time you go to shake hands remember that the guy just wiped his ass with that hand.
Handshakes are disgusting.
I wipe with my left hand
Which hand do you jerk off with?[/quote]
Damn, Zap now I’ll never see a handshake in quite the same way.
Between lifting and playing my bass, my hands are always rough with cuts and callouses, no matter how much I try to keep them in trim. I also have large hands, and for a woman, this isn’t exactly feminine. If all this psychology goes into a handshake, now I wonder what people are really thinking when they shake hands with me?
Between lifting and playing my bass, my hands are always rough with cuts and callouses, no matter how much I try to keep them in trim. I also have large hands, and for a woman, this isn’t exactly feminine. If all this psychology goes into a handshake, now I wonder what people are really thinking when they shake hands with me?
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If it was me I’d be feeling self-conscious that I’m too feminine in comparison, a frivolous lame ass.
I hate the men who crush my hand. Bullying imbeciles. But even more, I hate when people do the limp fish thing. It’s repugnant, in men or women. What am I supposed to do with your dishrag of a hand when you just…lay it in mine??
A good handshake is about the firmness of one’s own hand, not about the pressure applied. It’s like a form of good posture. Nice and straight and solid. That shows your self-respect. A friendly smile and eye contact are what broadcast your respect for me.
[quote]Yo Momma wrote:
Zap Branigan wrote:
kevinm1 wrote:
Zap Branigan wrote:
Next time you go to shake hands remember that the guy just wiped his ass with that hand.
Handshakes are disgusting.
I wipe with my left hand
Which hand do you jerk off with?
Damn, Zap now I’ll never see a handshake in quite the same way.
Between lifting and playing my bass, my hands are always rough with cuts and callouses, no matter how much I try to keep them in trim. I also have large hands, and for a woman, this isn’t exactly feminine. If all this psychology goes into a handshake, now I wonder what people are really thinking when they shake hands with me?
[/quote]
They are probably thinking about your strong hands jerking them off.
[quote]Zap Branigan wrote:
Yo Momma wrote:
Zap Branigan wrote:
kevinm1 wrote:
Zap Branigan wrote:
Next time you go to shake hands remember that the guy just wiped his ass with that hand.
Handshakes are disgusting.
I wipe with my left hand
Which hand do you jerk off with?
Damn, Zap now I’ll never see a handshake in quite the same way.
Between lifting and playing my bass, my hands are always rough with cuts and callouses, no matter how much I try to keep them in trim. I also have large hands, and for a woman, this isn’t exactly feminine. If all this psychology goes into a handshake, now I wonder what people are really thinking when they shake hands with me?
They are probably thinking about your strong hands jerking them off.[/quote]
Zap, you’re killin me. Now everytime I shake hands, I’ll have to decontaminate. Antibacterials won’t do it. I’m gonna dip them in kerosene and light it off.
[quote]Yo Momma wrote:
Zap Branigan wrote:
Yo Momma wrote:
Zap Branigan wrote:
kevinm1 wrote:
Zap Branigan wrote:
Next time you go to shake hands remember that the guy just wiped his ass with that hand.
Handshakes are disgusting.
I wipe with my left hand
Which hand do you jerk off with?
Damn, Zap now I’ll never see a handshake in quite the same way.
Between lifting and playing my bass, my hands are always rough with cuts and callouses, no matter how much I try to keep them in trim. I also have large hands, and for a woman, this isn’t exactly feminine. If all this psychology goes into a handshake, now I wonder what people are really thinking when they shake hands with me?
They are probably thinking about your strong hands jerking them off.
Zap, you’re killin me. Now everytime I shake hands, I’ll have to decontaminate. Antibacterials won’t do it. I’m gonna dip them in kerosene and light it off.
[/quote]
My baby batter will soften those rough hands of yours. Just make sure you leave it on.
[quote]Zap Branigan wrote:
Yo Momma wrote:
Zap Branigan wrote:
kevinm1 wrote:
Zap Branigan wrote:
Next time you go to shake hands remember that the guy just wiped his ass with that hand.
Handshakes are disgusting.
I wipe with my left hand
Which hand do you jerk off with?
Damn, Zap now I’ll never see a handshake in quite the same way.
Between lifting and playing my bass, my hands are always rough with cuts and callouses, no matter how much I try to keep them in trim. I also have large hands, and for a woman, this isn’t exactly feminine. If all this psychology goes into a handshake, now I wonder what people are really thinking when they shake hands with me?
They are probably thinking about your strong hands jerking them off.[/quote]
A step further: I’m like the guy who called out AdamC on his handshake. If I shake a guy’s hand and it’s weak, I’ll say something along the lines of “are you a girl or a man?” If they say ‘a man,’ then I say ‘then shake hands like a man’ and we do it again. The next time I see that guy, his handshake is up to par.[/quote]
You know, that’s not a bad idea. Calling someone out on a weak handshake. I mean, it’s probably not always the best idea in every circumstance(say, a job interview) but, there are many times when that little “what the fuck was that?” gets things sorted quite effectively.