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post #1 of 51
7/20/08 at 5:39am
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When does one shake hands with women? I guess it depends on the occasion?

Club:?
Office / Coworker:?
Mall:?
Neighbor:?
Neighbor's wife:?
Restarant:?
Wedding Reception:?

You get the idea.

Somewhere along the way I picked up the rule of - only shake a woman's hand if she extends it to you...

That seems a little stuffy but I think I read that in a book of etiquette.
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post #2 of 51
7/20/08 at 5:46am
You should shake a woman's hand as a formal greeting.

Or as a greeting in a professional environment.
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post #3 of 51
7/20/08 at 10:24am
What I've noticed in my professional life is that when I first meet them I shake their hand and then at the end of that meeting or in the following encounters when they have come to love me it is either a kiss on each cheek or I will shake her hand but take my other hand and place it on top of hers also.
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post #4 of 51
7/20/08 at 10:29am
When you agree on payment terms?
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post #5 of 51
7/20/08 at 10:51am
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Originally Posted by Tck13 View Post
When does one shake hands with women? I guess it depends on the occasion?

Club:?
Office / Coworker:?
Mall:?
Neighbor:?
Neighbor's wife:?
Restarant:?
Wedding Reception:?

You get the idea.

Somewhere along the way I picked up the rule of - only shake a woman's hand if she extends it to you...

That seems a little stuffy but I think I read that in a book of etiquette.

that's the way
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post #6 of 51
7/20/08 at 11:38am
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Originally Posted by Tck13 View Post
Somewhere along the way I picked up the rule of - only shake a woman's hand if she extends it to you...


I follow this rule, except in business settings.
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post #7 of 51
7/20/08 at 12:06pm
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When you agree on payment terms?

Usually happy with Net 30.
If I work hard enough I can get Net 60 now and then.
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post #8 of 51
7/20/08 at 12:20pm
well you are a soft touch
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post #9 of 51
7/20/08 at 12:28pm
Here is what Etiquette has to say about the matter

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post #10 of 51
7/20/08 at 1:21pm
Depends on the cutlure
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post #11 of 51
7/20/08 at 1:28pm
I shake hands when it doesnt seem alright to kiss them.


Youre saying when to shake hands as opposed to not do anything but say hi?

Maybe its just me, but i always either shake hands or go for the cheeks
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post #12 of 51
7/20/08 at 1:32pm
I tend to shake a girl's hand when I initially meet them in most circumstances, but change it up a bit. In business, it's a normal, firm handshake. If it is a potential friend, acquaintance, or playtoy, I'll still shake hands, but I'll give a softer shake while slightly turning their hand up, giving a big smile, and I think I tend to tilt my head a bit. Seems to work well.
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post #13 of 51
7/20/08 at 1:40pm
Most times meeting women socially i shake hands a little bit longer than what is the norm, have good eye contact and a bright smile. I rarely follow etiquette; I am a sociopath.
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post #14 of 51
7/20/08 at 2:06pm
I only shake hands with a women if she offers. I know this is a dated concept but I am not socially adept and must rely on this type of rule when first meeting people.
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post #15 of 51
7/20/08 at 2:55pm
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