What does it actually mean when people give shake-hands with both of their hands?

Question

Shake-hands with one hand has several meanings including a hello, best wishes etc...but when people shake hands with both hands?

Answer 1

It's a often a regional variation.

For example, Vietnamese generally shake hands both when greeting and when saying goodbye.

They shake with both hands and bow their head slightly to show respect.

Answer 2

If I really admire or like someone,I will take my left hand and cover our two clasped hands,from me it is love ,respect or admiration. I am female and in business so I shake a lot of hands ,but that special handshake is reserved for special people in my life.
As to your question:
I see no disrespect in shaking both hands at the same time ,perhaps in some cultures it may be considered disrespectful.I don't like the two kiss ,one on each cheek thing,but it is more a personal hygiene thing that cultural. That is popular in Hollywood and entertainment ,with like people.Or people that have come here from other nations where it is very acceptable and even preferred to a handshake or done as you shake hands.
Maybe in days long gone people did shake both hands at the same time,one hand in each hand...at least that way you couldn't get stabbed in the back....lol

Answer 3

Single handshake is a platonic and formal, Western way of greeting other people. When someone uses their other hand as well for this, the greeting becomes much more personal and friendly. By placing the second hand upon the back of the other person's shaken hand, the message of acceptance, friendship, and appreciation is magnified greatly, even though nothing needs to be said. It is also an effective way of telling someone you just met that you are interested in a closer friendship or romantic relationship with them.

Answer 4

Two Hand Shaking

Answer 5

Want the truth? It means these people have actually been trained in the social graces...something not done much anymore. Usually, it's more common in the upper-class and the upper-middle class (who teach their children formal etiquette). The rule is that 'formal' handshakes are reserved for personal introductions at formal social or business functions...not necessarily for Joe-Bob down at the auto-garage. But i don't see the 'rules' being followed that closely anymore...sort of a shame.

Answer 6

I would think that it would be like an embrace. I know that in some courses they instruct you to shake hands that way so that the person you are greeting is focused fully on you and you fully on them.

Answer 7

If you have ever been to a church the minister or priest will shake your hand after the sermon, they always shake hands with both hands.

The meaning is that they (CARE).

Answer 8

That's called a political handshake. That person would do anything to make you think good of him.

You have the aggressive, passive , Not so friendly and a lot of other handshakes.

Answer 9

It means that they're trying to be more personal and warmer than a formal handshake.

It's a good thing.

Answer 10

I often do that out of my own humility to express my sincerity towards the person I handshake with.