I feel uncomfortable shaking a womens hand that I have just met like a man, and holding their hand in yours and kissing it seems a little over the top.
2007-02-26 11:04:58 · 15 answers · asked by Nonfat Antipop 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I like it when a man shakes my hand and puts his other hand over the top of my hand that he is shaking. It just seems more classy...and kind...don't know why...
2007-02-26 11:11:51 · answer #1 · answered by Viking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're meeting a woman in a professional environment, shake it the same way you would a man's - after all, you shouldn't be trying to break ANYONE's knuckles. If it's a social situation, be sure to extend your hand first since a lot of women don't automatically do it, then just be firm but gentle. But, no matter what, don't just grab the fingers. There's no good way for the finger-owner to participate, and for some weird reason, I always have a tremendous urge to wipe my hand on my pants after someone does that to me!
2007-02-26 19:15:57 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's the lady, so you let her make the first move. If she extends her hand--and only if she extends her hand--put yours out to receive it. Never the other way around. No matter the age difference. Grasp it pleasantly firmly; no bone-crushing, limp-wristing or heaven forbid! arm-pumping. Look her straight in the eye and when introduced say only, "How do you do." It's not a question. She will do exactly the same.
As far as kissing, only if she is waaaay older than your mother, and only if she's European. It also helps if she's dead, because women hate this.
2007-02-26 21:02:52 · answer #3 · answered by Capricorn One 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In social settings, offer your hand first, then reciprocate whatever kind of shake she gives you. In business settings, shake the same as you would a man, but if you have an extremely strong shake normally, tone it down just a bit.
2007-02-26 21:01:30 · answer #4 · answered by poet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry hand, shake firmly but not bone crushing and not as long as with a man.
Unless you are in a play about the Knights of the Round Table do not kiss a woman's hand, she will think you are a milksop.
2007-02-26 22:07:10 · answer #5 · answered by mitchell2020 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with viking. a normal handshake, with another hand over the top is a gentlemanly thing to do, but not over the top. i would be really cautious about giving some wimpy handshake. personally, it makes me think the guy is a wimpy little snake, OR that he's some macho jerk who thinks i can't handle a normal handshake. so....a nice firm shake, but placing your other hand on top (briefly) can be a bit more personally and gentlemanly..without insulting the lady.
2007-02-26 21:22:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would rather a firm handshake from a women or a man. I know men shake each others hands rather hard, so you could ease up a little bit, but not too much.
2007-02-26 19:16:10 · answer #7 · answered by ~•over the moon•~ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The exact same way you shake anyone's hand. You shouldn't be squeezing too tightly, but it should be firm so you seem confident. A limp handshake can make you seem very unsure of yourself.
2007-02-26 19:24:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You never shake a lady's hand! She gives you her hand with a limp wrist and prays to God that it comes back with little to no saliva on it. Women don't shake hands, they do the "limp fish" handshake.
2007-02-26 19:27:05 · answer #9 · answered by Patrick: The Existentialist Guru 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a girl I have been taught to shake frim not wimpy and I dont like wimpy hand shakes. so Firm but not hand breaking!
2007-02-26 19:52:14 · answer #10 · answered by SARAH D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋