Keeping with the German theme, I'm wondering if this is a Bavaria only thing or not. The chap in the office next door to me, half Italian / half German, insists on a firm handshake every time me meet. I'm not talking about a casual one either, but the upright vertical sort as if we're a band of brothers. A very nice chap all the same.
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"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain -
Don't forget to look them in the eye and say prost before you sup your beer.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.' -
thats ok or maybe a fist bump, and in exceptional circumstances a man hug, toodle hooComment
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The French seem to shake hands when they first see you in the morning. Seems to be a cultural thing over there.Comment
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Nope the Ghanaians do as well.
quite friendly as well.Comment
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Try the Hitlergrüss?Comment
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Its a Bavaria - Italo thing, very similar to the 'kerchiefs in back pockets. They type of handshake corresponds to the type of 'relationship' you will be having
Does he also wear Lederhosen: http://www.amazon.de/Bockle%C2%AE-Ba.../dp/B00DDX8MSI“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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Sounds quite charming.
I shall try it tomorrow when I arrive at my desk.Comment
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Had a nigerian fella join at my last but one place, shook the entire teams hand every evening before going home. Only lasted a month until they binned him, lovely fella but a cr@p tester
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You know that more than 3 shakes is considered a wank?“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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