When people shake hands they always use their right hand, can we salute (as in military)?

Question

using left hands?

Answer 1

It's not typically accepted that you salute unless both you and the other party are members of the military and they are an officer, or unless they are high government officials. As for using left hands, I can't say I've ever seen that happen.

Answer 2

The right handed hand shake is a carry over from the 1600 - 1700's in Europe. The open hand shake with the right hand was to prove that you did not carry a weapon (concealed knife or whatever), and that you came in peace.

As for the salute, I know absolutely nothing about it.

Good luck.

Answer 3

If both persons were in the military,then protocol would demand that the junior ranking person salute first,then when the higher ranking person lowers his/her salute,THEN you shake hands. If one is injured on the right hand,then the left hand may be used.

Answer 4

I have seen someone shake with their left hand. He had a deformed right hand, bent backwards. Some people were taken by surprise, but when they noticed why he offered to shake with the left, they happily accommodated him.

Answer 5

King Croe's version seems common and that i think that this is a legacy of peace communicate or assembly to be sure goodwill interior the classic circumstances. Wild adult men slowly found out to physique of techniques one yet another with out hidden weapons and to show goodwill which we've inherited.

Answer 6

The civilian equivalent of a salute is to tip your hat.

Answer 7

More right handed people than not.

Answer 8

Not unless you are in the military and are addressing an officer.

Answer 9

LEFT IS USED FOR WASHING