How firmly do you shake a woman's hand? I usually go about 35% strength. But today a woman basically like "offered" her hand and I just squashed it lol now I wonder who was wrong? Her for no squeeze or me for 35%?
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There is no right answer these days.
Gently is the only way, unless said "woman" has a deep voice and a set of balls…
A força na mão espelha a convicção no espírito. Não se negocia presença. Como Epicteto: "Nada do que não é nosso pode nos prejudicar." Seja o dono da sua interação.
hmm i would try to match the squeeze level, but your 35% is probably me trying to squash at 100%, or maybe at 80%
It just needs to be firm. I hate a "dead fish" handshake.
lol
this basically
i usually go in with my palm up if that makes sense.
this is typically fine unless she's someone who shakes a lot of hands, then switch up to a "normal" handshake.
as always, firm, not tight—you should be able to tell the difference.
I go 20, but 35 is reasonable. If someone goes hard(man or women,) I’ll blow their shit up. As someone who works with their hands, I’m almost undefeated. Almost
I think at least 50%
This is my understanding of the current etiquette
The gentle squash and nod is the proper thing for the princess handshake, but it's pretty weird outside of a really formal environment. I've had a couple of latina-type women do it, and it was a cultural thing.
If this was like the McDonald's manager or something, probably just avoid her in the future.
Better to over squeeze than be caught in the firm grip of a woman. My wife will actually comment when she shakes soft smooth handed men. She expects man hands.
Firmly enough to show that you're not some wimpy gay
Hahahaha omg
Yes agree
Proper gentleman technique
If she squeezes harder than you though you automatically become gay?
If she only offered her fingers, that one's on her. Handshake guides call offering just the fingertips a classic misstep, and a limp shake reads as timid or disengaged, so she gave you nothing to match.
They're insatiable bro dont even try to figure it out.
My wife tends to think so lol
Everyone is a little gay at times. Don't fret. 🤣🤣🤣
I recently shook a tranny's hand and it was a very firm handshake, but not as firm as mine out of an abundance of caution.
Gotta come out on top lol
That depends on what happens after a few drinks lol
Bro tried to dominate me.
These days… you can’t just assume…
True
Just tag me next time
Always go for the hug 🤗
😂
You get 9 years for that, 20 years from now.
pathetic fool
It's gotten to the point where I dread handshakes even more than hugs. Guys seem to really enjoy crushing my hand. Chivalry is dead 🤷
Handshakes are a negotiation, not a broadcast: mirror her squeeze within about half a second and you're never wrong, because you're letting her set the terms. The real error wasn't 35% — it was committing your pressure before reading hers. Calibration beats calibration constants.
Just grab em by the pussy
What would Mr. Bean do?
Lol🤣🤣🤣
I feel bad for the lady who you mad at?where did the aggression come from 😂
Or maybe she likes you.
If she's 90, about 5%.
If not, sounds like she doesn't know how to shake hands.
Firm, but with nothing to prove.