2006-07-15 03:40:07 · 13 answers · asked by Nabil 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
it shows that we come in peace and mean them no harm. started back centuries ago - a person offering their open hand proved that they had no knife or weapon in it.
2006-07-15 03:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by Crooks Gap 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2006-07-15 03:45:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the 'energy', 'enthusiasm', the'spirit', 'the cheer' and the 'warmth' gets passed on to the other chap....
i quote an example: if i was somewhat dejected one morning driving to the office and come across a pal who says "buddy whats happened? you look so sad? are you ok?" then another one with a similar talk....
by the time i reach office and enter my cubicle i start feeling something is wrong...actually if you ask me its all the how the mind works. So please let the heart work for you and cheer up...i say to miself and start my day in the office afresh....very fresh and active and actually go to greet others who may not be as enthusiastic as i am....
hope you get an answer...
2006-07-15 03:46:19 · answer #3 · answered by easyboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The custom dates back to the days when men carried weapons. To offer to shake showed that no weapon was being wielded and that the greeter's intentions were friendly.
2006-07-15 03:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This tradition is very old. It is the extension of showing that there are no weapons in my hand...we can be friends.
2006-07-15 03:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by lrad1952 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it probable goes back to prehistoric times to show the other person that you aren't carrying a weapon,but today it is an expression of respect.
2006-07-15 04:00:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because shaking hands guarantees that if you don't like them you'll always be close enough to deliver a head butt
2006-07-15 03:43:31 · answer #7 · answered by bonzo the tap dancing chimp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Out of courtesy and respect for that person. Strangers are friends that we haven't met yet.
2006-07-15 03:44:35 · answer #8 · answered by Lyndee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To prove we aren't holding any weapons?
2006-07-15 03:43:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do it usually to try and get the crap off my hand i just got into. that way it gets clean ..
2006-07-15 05:46:38 · answer #10 · answered by Calvin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋