Weak hand shakes...

[Chocolate Teapot]

Do you think that people that have weak hand shakes realise or do they do it by choice?

Will anyone here (male) admit to having a weak handshake and explain themselves?

It's completely off putting when meeting someone you need to speak to!

[Pupp]

What, between those (urghh), and the twots that grab your fingers whilst almost holding their hands horizontal in some sort of 'superiority' display; what's that all about? Love giving them a good squeeze and a twist...

[craste]

I know as soon as I shake their hand I instantly think what a wet lettuce they are and that I can walk all over them.

I then think they will be about as useful as a chocolate teapot.


(see what I did there?)

Edited by craste on Monday 8th February 19:54

[Scott330ci]

Chocolate Teapot said:

Do you think that people that have weak hand shakes realise or do they do it by choice?

Will anyone here (male) admit to having a weak handshake and explain themselves?

It's completely off putting when meeting someone you need to speak to!

I know what you mean.

If I shake hands with a limp wristed bummer (as I like to call them) I will immediatley punch them in the face* and tell them to man the fk up**.

• This may not be true

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[TheCarpetCleaner]

You can tell a lot from a man from their handshakes, that's why I don't shake hands. I fight them on sight. To the death.

Business has been quiet recently, and we don't seem to get many jobs that I go out and quote for.

I wonder if its related...

[pad58]

A good, full firm grasp of the hand and make sure you don't accidently scrape their inside palm
with your fingers.

[AngryApples]

Pupp said:

.....and the twots that grab your fingers whilst almost holding their hands horizontal in some sort of 'superiority' display; what's that all about? Love giving them a good squeeze and a twist...

THIS

idiots with something to prove, if you're here for an interview you may as well turn round and walk out again

But yes, too limp can be a little irritating

[Chocolate Teapot]

There's those that go in too quick as well and you get a poor grasp on the hand. Very poor form.

My handshake is firm, I do have large hands though so I have to be careful it's not too firm.

[SystemParanoia]

the limp wristers just let you wobble their arm for them.

lazy and Ghey lol

[bazking69]

Never trust a man with a limp handshake...

[Balmoral Green]

Weak/limp usually goes hand in hand (sorry) with sopping wet too, how?

[SystemParanoia]

id love to see what would happen when 2 limp wristers have to shake... or better yet, 2 finger tip fairies

[TheEnd]

I've sometimes tried it for a laugh, like handing someone a carrier bag of offal, and they do have a look of disgust, but i can't keep a straight face when trying it

[Mojooo]

I like to hold the shake, savour it. Connect with the other person

ALl to ooften its over and done with too quickly, just a touch of the hands, not allowing for any sort of limpness or a stronghold either way.

[NerveAgent]

Why cant people just do normal handshakes? The squeeze as hard as you can types are just as bad. I always presume they are over compensating.

[T89 Callan]

A good firm handshake is the sign of a real man (like me)

A weak handshake is the sign of a doormat

A over the top attempt at domination with a rough squeeze or twist is the sign of a wker not worth wasting your time on.

[gib6933]

Mojooo said:

I like to hold the shake, savour it. Connect with the other person

You are shaking hands not making love

Firm shake for me.

[RonnieP]

Stupid macho PH post - proves nothing

Would that be teapot or t**spot? - nice cars btw

Edited by RonnieP on Monday 8th February 21:35

[Webber3]

RonnieP said:

Stupid macho PH post - proves nothing

+1

It always make me chuckle when someone gives me a firm handshake, as I thought this sort of rubbish died out along with yuppies and red braces. Don't over analyse a handshake. It means nothing!

[Chocolate Teapot]

RonnieP said:

Stupid macho PH post - proves nothing

Would that be teapot or t**spot? - nice cars btw

Edited by RonnieP on Monday 8th February 21:35

Macho post? It's a comment lots of people make and a genuine discussion on a section of a public forum designed for general discussion.

Thanks for the comment on my car, unfortunately in my situation practicality is more important than speed and looks...

Tosspot.