2007-01-30 10:07:55 · 8 answers · asked by Cas 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Your left hand obviously.
2007-01-30 10:24:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You do whatever the person tells you to do, or indicates that you should do.
This might be taking their remaining hand with both hands, or shaking with only the left hand, or indicating "hello" with a nod.
Since etiquette is all about doing the right, considerate thing in a given situation, the correct thing to do can only be defined by that other person in this case.
2007-01-30 18:14:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really doesn't matter. I have a friend with no right arm, and I've seen both hands used by the other person. Usually if the person knew that his arm was missing they would offer their other hand, but many times the other person just met him, and because he had on a coat, they didn't realize it until after they extended their hand to him.
2007-01-30 18:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by mo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shake their left hand with your your left hand.
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2007-01-30 20:30:41 · answer #4 · answered by ~~ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wait for them to make the move towards the hand they think you should shake with. i.e. if they lean towards your right, put your palm to the back of their hand. If they reach towards your left, shake with the left. If it feels too awkward, clasp their hand in both of yours.
2007-01-30 18:15:28 · answer #5 · answered by Tracey 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The proper way is when they extend their hand to shake yours reach out with both hands and shake his/hers back. This way you don't have to think about what to do. It is automatic and comfortable.
2007-01-31 11:41:58 · answer #6 · answered by Ole Charlie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
curtsy. it is impolite for a lady to shake hands. not a big curtsy, just a little one, to acnowladge the person.
2007-01-31 23:19:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just high five !
2007-01-30 18:32:15 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋