Isn't shaking hands strange when you think about it?

[Mr-Fusion]

Lets look at some pictures.

Isn't it a weird human ritual?

 

[Lizardizzle]

the IMAGE NOT AVAILIABLE is weird

it doesn't really LOOK weird, but it feels awkward sometimes.

 

[Ennui]

Of course it's weird when you think about it, so is hugging, kissing, and most other social stuff. High fives? What the **** is that? Middle fingers are laughably silly as well.

 

[Gemma]

I hate shaking hands, it's really awkward and strange and normally only old men do it :\

 

[Sheepo]

Love good handshakes so much. I don't care how wierd it is at all.

 

[PorkPi]

I actually prefer handshakes over high-fives as sort of a joke, since most people I know aren't that formal. It is kind of awkward engaging in a handshake, though.

 

[AKIRA]

IM SO MAD AND PISSED OFF THAT IM GOING TO MAKE A FIST BUT ONLY EXPOSE MY MIDDLE FINGER TO YOU.













i just want to be held..

 

[Warped]

I prefer the knuckle punch thing over shaking hands. its like come on people!!! germs!! i've seen people walk out of the bathroom without washing their hands....after going number 2. its really gross

 

[Gemma]

eww.. thanks for that, I'm never going to shake hands again.
Also in mass everyone has to shake hands out of respect or something, I use to f**king hate that.

 

[Remus]

Shaking hands isn't strange however this thread is.

 

[Warped]

you know what else is strange?? doing drugs and quitting and then years later either having flashbacks or hallucinations out of ****ing nowhere.

 

[Quixoticism]

Love good handshakes so much. I don't care how wierd it is at all.

This. Good strong handshakes portray trust. I hate dead fish.

 

[Raziaar]

I find sleeping to be strange when I think about it.

Goodbye friends. I must go lie prone and close my eyes. I will lose focus on the world around me while my body does stuff.

 

[Warped]

I find sleeping to be strange when I think about it.

Goodbye friends. I must go lie prone and close my eyes. I will lose focus on the world around me while my body does stuff.

sleeping is weird, i don't like it mainly because although its necessary, i feel like I could be doing something fun or productive instead. 1/3-1/4th of your life is spent sleeping and for me 1/2 is spent day dreaming

 

[Acepilotf14]

The handshake is one of the first and foremost symbols of agreement. It's a wonderful symbol to use in alliance flags, too.

lolwriting

 

[MuToiD_MaN]

Not weird.

"The handshake is thought by some to have originated as a gesture of peace by demonstrating that the hand holds no weapon."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handshake#cite_note-hscornell-2Wiki

 

[VirusType2]

**** handshakes. Don't touch me with your diseases!

I do it at work or with some other legal shit because I am a civilized man of Earth in the 21st century, not because I like that shit faggs.

 

[Sheepo]

Virus just lost a shit ton of respect from me. I'm not kidding.

 

[Stigmata]

Fist bump +1.

 

[VirusType2]

Virus just lost a shit ton of respect from me. I'm not kidding.

Don't talk like I'm not here dick! I stopped being your friend when you changed your avatar. I'm not kidding.

 

[Krynn72]

Its weird that its this act that we choose to greet each other with, but not weird at all that we do something to formally greet others. And even then, its only weird until you know its origin. Its generally thought that it has something to do with how people used it as a sign of peace by greeting each other with their empty hands rather than with their swords in their hands, or that it was a sign of respect that you would shake another mans hand with the same hand you used to do all other important things in life such as hunting, fighting, jerking off, etc.

EDIT: Oh, look at fancy mutoid_man with his fancy links. What a jerk.

Oh, and as for me, I only give handshakes. No fist bumps, high fives, nothing. If you go for one, you get left hanging.

I've been highfived raped when a bit drunk though, and tricked into it at work (he gestured for a handshake, then slapped my hand, ****ing ass)

 

[Sheepo]

You are dead to me. I'm not kidding.

 

[VirusType2]

It's not weird at all, you guys are weird!

The reason I feel it should be eliminated as a greeting is because it spreads virues! I have mysophobia (hence the user name), but it's not a strange and irrational fear because the germs are there, and they make you sick.

The handshake will be the death of the human race! Fair warning.

You are dead to me. I'm not kidding.

I want to shake your hand ... hard.

 

[Sheepo]

Pshaw! What a sickening and sad way to go through life, avoiding human contact to prevent illness.

 

[VirusType2]

Yeah, well, at least I don't have AIDS.

 

[Stigmata]

Its weird that its this act that we choose to greet each other with, but not weird at all that we do something to formally greet others. And even then, its only weird until you know its origin. Its generally thought that it has something to do with how people used it as a sign of peace by greeting each other with their empty hands rather than with their swords in their hands, or that it was a sign of respect that you would shake another mans hand with the same hand you used to do all other important things in life such as hunting, fighting, jerking off, etc.

EDIT: Oh, look at fancy mutoid_man with his fancy links. What a jerk.

Oh, and as for me, I only give handshakes. No fist bumps, high fives, nothing. If you go for one, you get left hanging.

I've been highfived raped when a bit drunk though, and tricked into it at work (he gestured for a handshake, then slapped my hand, ****ing ass)

I'm going to get a high five fistbump combo out of you before the end of 2011. You have my word.

 

[Dog--]

Of course it's weird when you think about it, so is hugging, kissing, and most other social stuff. High fives? What the **** is that? Middle fingers are laughably silly as well.

The other day me and a friend of mine had a perfect high five. We went at the same moment, it hit dead center between us, hands perfectly even and centered on eachother.

I almost jizzed in my pants tbh after that. Never again will I have such a perfect high five.

BTW I work in a social setting so I shake lots of peoples hands.. I don't find it a big deal, it just shows that your not hostile towards the person, and your cool with meeting them.

 

[Stigmata]

The other day me and a friend of mine had a perfect high five. We went at the same moment, it hit dead center between us, hands perfectly even and centered on eachother.

I almost jizzed in my pants tbh after that. Never again will I have such a perfect high five.

Have you ever had a high five so perfect, so precise, that your hand actually went numb for a few seconds?

 

[Krynn72]

I'm going to get a high five fistbump combo out of you before the end of 2011. You have my word.

****. Looks like I cant move to canada for a couple years. Shit. YOU'VE DOOMED ME STIGMATA.

 

[Viperidae]

Seriously if someone refused to shake hands with me they're either Howard Hughes or about to be punched.

 

[Dog--]

Have you ever had a high five so perfect, so precise, that your hand actually went numb for a few seconds?

That was this one.. Like our hands were at even forces at every part. Our fingers touched same time, palms same time, even our ****ing thumbs hit perfect.

 

[VirusType2]

the number one spread of infection in hospitals or any other place are germs on hands.

To be honest, I'm not super crazy weird about it, but I'm definitely conscious of germs - things like doorknobs in restrooms I try to use a paper towel to open it. There is often a chance to wash my hands, if not, I avoid touching my face after a handshake.

I like to shake the hand of someone I respect, but not just because I'm expected to.

Unless it is a rare and formal atmosphere (like greeting your lawyer), I prefer a respectful nod.

A genuine respectful nod isn't quite as familiarizing as a hand-shake, but it's okay, because you just met! It is just as respectful. In my experience, almost all people are familiar with this.

It sounds funny, but I will try and put it in words how it's done: When meeting someone, they approach and you are introduced. Stand tall, stand still, standing straight up with your arms by your side. You want to be stationary if possible. Don't lean forward or move your arms during this time. Make solid and unmistakable eye contact then nod your head definitively. Usually they will return it, other times they acknowledge it with body language.

Eh, it's just something I've been doing for so long, I never thought about it until now. At any time, you just turn slightly to the side - just a small amount is usually necessary, closing the greeting.

Some comments about hand-shaking from Donald Trump and guests on his blog:

http://www.trumpuniversity.com/blog/post/2008/07/the-importance-of-a-good-handshake.cfm

 

[Krynn72]

Thats not a "respect" nod, thats a "I just barely acknowledge your existence" nod. Something you do to complete strangers as you walk by them. If someone did that to me when we were being introduced, we'd be starting off on bad terms in my mind.

 

[VirusType2]

Well, I forgot, I pretty much only do that when I meet someone that I'm never going to see again or get to know, so yeah.

EDIT: which goes with what I was saying about shaking people's hand out of having a respect for them (like those with a reputation that precedes them, or your new boss, etc.), or it being an honor or privilege to meet them, rather than some society pressured expectation of me.

 

[Lizardizzle]

I can't hug. I'm never able to do it, even with family members.

 

[Dog--]

Yea hugging is weird, if you wanna be that close you make out, otherwise shake the hand.

 

[The Monkey]

Most people suck at handshakes. A really good handshake is rare these days.

 

[Acepilotf14]

sparky

 

[swan_song1973]

if it isnt strange, its always awkward.

 

[Farrowlesparrow]

My hands shake a lot. In fact they're usually only steady when I'm writing or drawing.

Anyway, I love shaking hands. I love it when people are happy to touch one another. Hugging, kissing, hand-shaking are to be encouraged. VIRUS BE DAMMED!