Comments on: The importance of a Handshake http://www.confederatecolonel.com/2010/12/the-importance-of-a-handshake/ The New Life of The Old South Tue, 29 Apr 2014 19:07:17 +0000 hourly 1 By: Carolina Lady http://www.confederatecolonel.com/2010/12/the-importance-of-a-handshake/comment-page-1/#comment-13758 Sun, 20 May 2012 11:42:34 +0000 http://www.confederatecolonel.com/?p=969#comment-13758 Thank you so much for this article; I had never really thought about the origins of the handshake in our culture. If I ever find myself in the Pacific N.W., I’ll have to remember this, and will gladly model our exquisite Southern manners! We have lived and taught in other countries (currently China) and I have never had problems with anyone; great manners and friendly smiles take us far when dealing with other cultures!

]]> By: Brian Standerfer http://www.confederatecolonel.com/2010/12/the-importance-of-a-handshake/comment-page-1/#comment-2429 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:27:05 +0000 http://www.confederatecolonel.com/?p=969#comment-2429 Absolutely! In my experience, those first encounters which included a “traditional” handshake, lead to a further development of a friendship, or solid business relation. It is a critical part of meeting. As for the high fives and “bumps”, I agree….save that for the football game stadium.

]]> By: Stephen Clay McGehee http://www.confederatecolonel.com/2010/12/the-importance-of-a-handshake/comment-page-1/#comment-2418 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 01:12:09 +0000 http://www.confederatecolonel.com/?p=969#comment-2418 It is important to note that a handshake is something very specific – done in a very specific way. It is based on the long tradition that you described and it is not something that should be “updated” or changed in any way. The modern practice of “high five” or bumping clenched fists together or whatever the current urban trend is, is not a handshake.

Thanks for a great post!

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