REALLY firm Handshakes?

[brunswickite]

ok so its my first week at my new internship and me and like 5 otehr interns are touring the office/facility and were meeting all the bossses, and what they
do and such, well we meet this one guy who when he shakes our hands he is like CRUSHING them.. whats hte deal with that? you think people that shake hands REALLY firm are trying to say something, or do they not realize waht their doin? This was not only me who felt this way all 5 of us interns felt like "wtf is up with that guy's handshake"

so how bout you how firm are your shakes?

 

[StormRider]

Next time he does that, wonder aloud, "Hmmm, did I forget to wash my hands after taking that nasty crap?"

 

[Dingleberries]

A good firm handshake like that is him telling you that he is more dominant than you. A limp fish indicates that you are a huge pussay.

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: StormRider
Next time he does that, wonder aloud, "Hmmm, did I forget to wash my hands after taking that nasty crap?"

i was thinking along the same lines, but not 'nasty crap.'

 

[her209]

Women like it nice and firm.

 

[brunswickite]

Originally posted by: Dingleberries
A good firm handshake like that is him telling you that he is more dominant than you. A limp fish indicates that you are a huge pussay.

this guy crushed our hand, there is a Firm/dominant handshake but this was like "I am gonna break your hands" firm

 

[Dingleberries]

Originally posted by: brunswickite

Originally posted by: Dingleberries
A good firm handshake like that is him telling you that he is more dominant than you. A limp fish indicates that you are a huge pussay.

this guy crushed our hand, there is a Firm/dominant handshake but this was like "I am gonna break your hands" firm

Next time he does this, tell him you do Ultimate Fighting for a hobby, and put him in a Full Nelson.

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: Dingleberries
A good firm handshake like that is him telling you that he is more dominant than you. A limp fish indicates that you are a huge pussay.

real men show their power through their actions, not their handshakes.

 

[Crappopotamus]

i hate when people crush your hand. especially when they grab at the wrong angle and you get htat weird click of bone...

 

[datalink7]

I prefere a nice firm handshake. Not "i'm going to crush your hand" kind of handshake, but firm still the same. I don't like limp ones at all.

 

[StormRider]

Next time say something like, "Hey, not so hard! My hand isn't your d1ck, you know!".

 

[her209]

Originally posted by: StormRider
Next time say something like, "Hey, not so hard! My hand isn't your d1ck, you know!".

You only say that when he starts to move it back and forth.

 

[Dingleberries]

Originally posted by: gopunk

Originally posted by: Dingleberries
A good firm handshake like that is him telling you that he is more dominant than you. A limp fish indicates that you are a huge pussay.

real men show their power through their actions, not their handshakes.

Yeah go to an interview for a high positioned job and see how far you get with your limp fish handshake. I guarantee most business people can not stand a guy with a wussy hand shake and would turn you down instantly.

 

[PowerMacG5]

I always give a nice firm handshake, but not crushing potential. I also vary the firmness based on how the other person shakes. So at the beginning if I do mine really firm, but his is limp, I will let up a bit. I also prefer to receive a firm handshake over limp or crushing.

 

[brunswickite]

Originally posted by: her209

Originally posted by: StormRider
Next time say something like, "Hey, not so hard! My hand isn't your d1ck, you know!".

You only say that when he starts to move it back and forth.

or puts your hand in his mouth

 

[mfs378]

Its gotta be be firm, and there has to be a slight 'arm-shake' in the maneuver.

 

[Luagsch]

seriously. your boss wants you!!!!

 

[Vic]

A good handshake should be firm, but friendly, and done without uncertainty. Awkwardness should be avoided. Eye contact should be brief and unthreatening. Attitude should be open and positive.
A handshake is a formal but intimate gesture and should never be forced on someone unsolicited. For example, if being introduced, the introductions should take place first, then the handshake. If a new customer walks into your establishment, you should never shake his hand right away (this is a big no-no that car salespeople do all the time). If you're making a business call at someone else's business, a handshake should only be extended right away if you had a pre-set appointment.
A weak handshake signifies a person that is flaky, uncommittal, and probably cannot be trusted. There is no worse handshake than the limp, wet fish. If you have one, fix that.
A bonecrusher is from a person who is overly competitive and probably trying to compensate for some lack of self-confidence.
A person who makes aggressive eye contact is probably a con artist.
When a man shakes a woman's hand, he should allow her to lead, his grip should be slightly more open, and he should be more respectful.

 

[StormRider]

Originally posted by: her209

Originally posted by: StormRider
Next time say something like, "Hey, not so hard! My hand isn't your d1ck, you know!".

You only say that when he starts to move it back and forth.

lol

 

[datalink7]

Originally posted by: Vic
A good handshake should be firm, but friendly, and done without uncertainty. Awkwardness should be avoided. Eye contact should be brief and unthreatening. Attitude should be open and positive.
A handshake is a formal but intimate gesture and should never be forced on someone unsolicited. For example, if being introduced, the introductions should take place first, then the handshake. If a new customer walks into your establishment, you should never shake his hand right away (this is a big no-no that car salespeople do all the time). If you're making a business call at someone else's business, a handshake should only be extended right away if you had a pre-set appointment.
A weak handshake signifies a person that is flaky, uncommittal, and probably cannot be trusted. There is no worse handshake than the limp, wet fish. If you have one, fix that.
A bonecrusher is from a person who is overly competitive and probably trying to compensate for some lack of self-confidence.
A person who makes aggressive eye contact is probably a con artist.
When a man shakes a woman's hand, he should allow her to lead, his grip should be slightly more open, and he should be more respectful.

 

[brunswickite]

Originally posted by: Vic
A good handshake should be firm, but friendly, and done without uncertainty. Awkwardness should be avoided. Eye contact should be brief and unthreatening. Attitude should be open and positive.
A handshake is a formal but intimate gesture and should never be forced on someone unsolicited. For example, if being introduced, the introductions should take place first, then the handshake. If a new customer walks into your establishment, you should never shake his hand right away (this is a big no-no that car salespeople do all the time). If you're making a business call at someone else's business, a handshake should only be extended right away if you had a pre-set appointment.
A weak handshake signifies a person that is flaky, uncommittal, and probably cannot be trusted. There is no worse handshake than the limp, wet fish. If you have one, fix that.
A bonecrusher is from a person who is overly competitive and probably trying to compensate for some lack of self-confidence.
A person who makes aggressive eye contact is probably a con artist.
When a man shakes a woman's hand, he should allow her to lead, his grip should be slightly more open, and he should be more respectful.

is this an exerpt from the"Handshaker's Handbook"?

 

[cavemanmoron]

maybe he thinks interns Need to be intimidated,
maybe he fears for his job?

I used to shake Mens hands very firmly,and the younger,larger the guy,the harded i scrunched;

One day this Dude i knew,i shook his hand,Very hard,he almost cried.This young guy was like 6'4",
and about 250 lbs, i was 6' and about 210.
The next time i saw him,like 3 days later;he said "Hey do you hate me or something,?"
I said Huh what you talking about?>
He said you squeazed my hand so hard you broke 2 finger bones!

Bummer... since then i have just done a firm handshake,not the Pop the knuckles type.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: cavemanmoron
maybe he thinks interns Need to be intimidated,
maybe he fears for his job?

I used to shake Mens hands very firmly,and the younger,larger the guy,the harded i scrunched;

One day this Dude i knew,i shook his hand,Very hard,he almost cried.This young guy was like 6'4",
and about 250 lbs, i was 6' and about 210.
The next time i saw him,like 3 days later;he said "Hey do you hate me or something,?"
I said Huh what you talking about?>
He said you squeazed my hand so hard you broke 2 finger bones!

Bummer... since then i have just done a firm handshake,not the Pop the knuckles type.

Your name suits.

 

[brunswickite]

Originally posted by: cavemanmoron
maybe he thinks interns Need to be intimidated,
maybe he fears for his job?

I used to shake Mens hands very firmly,and the younger,larger the guy,the harded i scrunched;

One day this Dude i knew,i shook his hand,Very hard,he almost cried.This young guy was like 6'4",
and about 250 lbs, i was 6' and about 210.
The next time i saw him,like 3 days later;he said "Hey do you hate me or something,?"
I said Huh what you talking about?>
He said you squeazed my hand so hard you broke 2 finger bones!

Bummer... since then i have just done a firm handshake,not the Pop the knuckles type.

is you name Clark Kent? how would you not know how hard your shaking someone's hand if you broke this dude's hand.

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: Dingleberries

Originally posted by: gopunk

Originally posted by: Dingleberries
A good firm handshake like that is him telling you that he is more dominant than you. A limp fish indicates that you are a huge pussay.

real men show their power through their actions, not their handshakes.

Yeah go to an interview for a high positioned job and see how far you get with your limp fish handshake. I guarantee most business people can not stand a guy with a wussy hand shake and would turn you down instantly.

*shrug*, i was referring to your comment about dominance (i believe it shows over-competitiveness and insecurity, as mentioned in an earlier post).

but in any event, i don't have such a handshake, nor do i derive my self-worth from what someone thinks of my handshake.