Dad said never offer someone a wet limp fish when shaking their hand.
Never off a steel trap either.
The handshake that’s good enough for a man is good enough for a woman…or teen or child.
The handshake is your introduction. It represents more about you than anything you may say – rarely does a handshake lie, unless the person is a professional at lying.
The handshake tells the other person your view of them. Your respect; their worthiness of your respect.
Both my dad and I disliked finger shakers. Those are like the person either can’t be bothered or I have the cooties or something.
I understand those who may be uncomfortable or either have a phobia…Howie Mandel fist bumps, ask someone before you reach in to hug them. Be honest with your shaker-meeter.
There’s an art to the handshake and I believe we’re losing it.