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Do You Shake A Woman's Hand (the Poll)
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Do You Shake A Woman's Hand (the Poll)
Maybe I should have made it a poll to start with?
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Re: Do You Shake A Woman's Hand (the Poll)
is this a poll?
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09-24-2008, 10:58 PM
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Re: Do You Shake A Woman's Hand (the Poll)
Actually depends on what race or religion I am dealing with. In some countries what we do here is very insulting there. In general though, I do shake a womans hand...VERY CAREFULLY! Don't be Mr. Hulk Hand Crusher with the Ladies!
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09-24-2008, 11:24 PM
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Re: Do You Shake A Woman's Hand (the Poll)
I don't get it, why wouldn't you? A client's a client, be they female or male. A handshake is about the least offensive greeting out there (unless I'm missing where you're going with this). I do agree w/ LNG - no need to prove your manliness by breaking her phalanges!
If she's wearing a burka or some religious sacrosanct garment, you're not gonna get close enough to her to offer your hand so that's a moot point... Mac |
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09-24-2008, 11:28 PM
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Re: Do You Shake A Woman's Hand (the Poll)
Hugs, Kisses and the occasional grope when the situation presents itself is sometimes acceptable...unless of course she is wearing the burka
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09-24-2008, 11:30 PM
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Re: Do You Shake A Woman's Hand (the Poll)
Being politically correct and culturally sensitive I'd recommend shaking hands with a woman. And don't give her some fragile, limp handshake like she's going to break. That will definitely send the wrong message(s).
 If she offers her hand-shake it.
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09-25-2008, 12:54 AM
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Re: Do You Shake A Woman's Hand (the Poll)
Handshake and an ass grab, works everytime, husband or wife!!
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09-25-2008, 02:02 AM
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Oh!!!!!!! To HELLL with "PC"! Shake her hand because she HAS earned it!!!!!
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Yes, absolutley!! Please dont crush my hand tho. I hate shaking a man's hand if it's softer than mine.
Jewish men never shake hands with a woman (I learned that once i came to NY.) Greek men give you the hand shake and the air kiss on the cheek. I thought that was disrespectful at first until I saw men doing it..lol |
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09-25-2008, 07:58 AM
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Re: Do You Shake A Woman's Hand (the Poll)
i usually carry one of those prank buzzers/ shockers- it tends to be a good ice breaker, on the second meeting i show up with a rubber nose and glasses....
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Re: Do You Shake A Woman's Hand (the Poll)
Never, I just leave the cash on the end table and leave...
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See that?????? She done "one-upped" me. And to think I WAS on HER side!!!!! Damn Women!!!!!! 
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Re: Do You Shake A Woman's Hand (the Poll)
You crack me up Malco.
So, who do you like: Yankees or Mets? Or perhaps the Rays?
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Re: Do You Shake A Woman's Hand (the Poll)
Yup, I do it all the time. I never feel uncomfortable about it nor do I sense any strange vibes from the lady either.
I must admit, I've never tried the ass grab before. Must be Warner is Greek
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09-25-2008, 03:15 PM
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Re: Do You Shake A Woman's Hand (the Poll)
The winningest team in sports History. That is who!!!!!
Really......All things considered......Football is MY sport. Do not really care about Base-a-ball.
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09-25-2008, 08:44 PM
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Re: Do You Shake A Woman's Hand (the Poll)
Guess I'm a fuddy-duddy; I just wasn't raised that way. I'm happy to shake if they offer, but very rarely initiate it. And I honestly don't think that has ever been a factor in whether I get the job.
Not to brag, but <brag> women like me. </brag> |
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