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    #11
    I always offer an open hand to give a firm, manly handshake, but some people grab my fingers and shake them. I hate that. It leaves me wondering if I’ve given the limp wrist, but the more I think about it the more I realise it isn’t my fault; people should wait until they feel the palm of the greeter’s hand against their own before gripping and shaking.
    And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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      #12
      I always feel dirty and unclean after someone gives me that limp, tip of the finger handshake. *shudder*

      If you are going to do that then don't bother shaking my hand.

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        #13
        It's a tough old life isn't it.

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          #14
          it probably offends some people, so everyone has to stop it

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            #15
            It's because IT geeks have clammy hands, especially when meeting members of the opposite sex.
            'Orwell's 1984 was supposed to be a warning, not an instruction manual'. -
            Nick Pickles, director of Big Brother Watch.

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              #16
              Originally posted by Churchill View Post
              I've always found that the correct handshake will open all the right doors...
              very good
              (\__/)
              (>'.'<)
              ("")("") Born to Drink. Forced to Work

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                #17
                I think a handshake's always a good opportunity to establish some dominance with a real 'gripper'. Also, turning your own hand slightly inwards so it's on top is good for establishing who is in charge.
                Guy Fawkes - "The last man to enter Parliament with honourable intentions."

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by teclo View Post
                  I always feel dirty and unclean after someone gives me that limp, tip of the finger handshake. *shudder*
                  That's it. I've been looking for a good reason to adopt the limp handshake and now I've got one. I'll report back on how it goes.

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                    #19
                    And there was me about to say "PARKINSONS!!!! QUICK TO THE DOCTOR WITH YOU !!!!!"

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by Churchill View Post
                      I've always found that the correct handshake will open all the right doors...
                      Stop dropping hints about your blue oyster adventures!

                      http://www.pouet.net/screenshots/31996.jpg

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