A firm handshake every time we meet

[darmstadt]

You know that more than 3 shakes is considered a wank?

[kal]

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

[bless 'em all]

Sounds quite charming.

I shall try it tomorrow when I arrive at my desk.

[darmstadt]

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

[stek]

Try the Hitlergrüss?

[vetran]

Nope the Ghanaians do as well.

quite friendly as well.

[MyUserName]

The French seem to shake hands when they first see you in the morning. Seems to be a cultural thing over there.

[Support Monkey]

thats ok or maybe a fist bump, and in exceptional circumstances a man hug, toodle hoo

[doodab]

Don't forget to look them in the eye and say prost before you sup your beer.

[scooterscot]

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.