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Handshaking? - 8/13/2009 9:46:36 AM

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Am I missing some type of protocol that makes these things acceptable, in international politics?

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RE: Handshaking? - 8/13/2009 10:21:41 AM

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Based on the incline of his head each time he reaches out (tilting to the side and not fully facing foward in a bow) and the angle of his hand (palm slightly up, relaxed, and not actively showing that he wants to be on equal footing with each person), I'd say he's making introductions instead of trying to shake hands.

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RE: Handshaking? - 8/13/2009 10:23:32 AM

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ORIGINAL: Surata

Based on the incline of his head each time he reaches out (tilting to the side and not fully facing foward in a bow) and the angle of his hand (palm slightly up, relaxed, and not actively showing that he wants to be on equal footing with each person), I'd say he's making introductions instead of trying to shake hands.

Looks that way to me. I think someone is grasping at straws yet again.

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RE: Handshaking? - 8/13/2009 10:41:13 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Surata

Based on the incline of his head each time he reaches out (tilting to the side and not fully facing foward in a bow) and the angle of his hand (palm slightly up, relaxed, and not actively showing that he wants to be on equal footing with each person), I'd say he's making introductions instead of trying to shake hands.

Thanks Surata.

On reviewing them again, I think you are correct.

Despite the "other poster" above, I was really confused, and wanted someone else's input.

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RE: Handshaking? - 8/13/2009 12:00:05 PM

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I concur, looks like introductions being made tho I can see how folks could mistake that for snubbing.

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RE: Handshaking? - 8/13/2009 12:03:07 PM

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ORIGINAL: FirmhandKY

quote:

ORIGINAL: Surata

Based on the incline of his head each time he reaches out (tilting to the side and not fully facing foward in a bow) and the angle of his hand (palm slightly up, relaxed, and not actively showing that he wants to be on equal footing with each person), I'd say he's making introductions instead of trying to shake hands.

Thanks Surata.

On reviewing them again, I think you are correct.

Despite the "other poster" above, I was really confused, and wanted someone else's input.

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You were confused on whether introductions were "type of protocol that makes these things acceptable?" Sure you were.

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RE: Handshaking? - 8/13/2009 12:31:59 PM

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it looks like he was snubbed with the first attempt, then he just extended his hand in an uncertain type of gesture after that.

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