The Polish Hand Shake.

jimbobuk1977:

Well to me the whole handshaking, everytime one of my polish staff comes into work is just something we english are not accustomed to, I understand totally that its a polite jesture, but to us its only something very formal, for job interviews etc not an everyday thing.

JaeTheProducerThreads: 4 Posts: 44 Joined: Aug 17, 08	Sep 12, 08, 08:56 / #
How come it feels like I am in an arm wrestling match whenever I shake A Polishmen's hand? I understand a firm handshake unconsciously gives a good impression on someone, but I now always gear myself up for when i'm meeting a Polish man. You know, like tensing my arms in order to give as bad as i get.

miranda	Sep 12, 08, 09:09 / #
JaeTheProducer: How come it feels like I am in an arm wrestling match whenever I shake A Polishmen's hand? that is how they shake people's hands. it is impolite to give so called "fish handshake" in Poland. Also, you can tell a lot about the person by the way they shake hands.

HuegThreads: 1 Posts: 428 Joined: Apr 16, 07	Sep 12, 08, 09:12 / #
tell a lot about the person by the way they shake hands Yes. For instance whether to accept an offer of Peanuts or not. :)

polishgirltx	Sep 12, 08, 09:16 / #
JaeTheProducer: How come it feels like I am in an arm wrestling match whenever I shake A Polishmen's hand? well, maybe if you stop shaking hands with people like a sissy, you may start liking a firm hand shake...

JaeTheProducerThreads: 4 Posts: 44 Joined: Aug 17, 08	Edited by: Moderator Sep 12, 08, 09:19 / #
polishgirltx: well, maybe if you stop shaking hands with people like a sissy, you may start liking a firm hand shake... Ha ha ha. You're so funny!!! Please don't be disrespectful.

ShelleySThreads: 18 Posts: 3,647 Joined: Jun 26, 07	Sep 12, 08, 09:22 / #
JaeTheProducer: Ha ha ha. You're so funny!!! What was funny? I think she was being perfectly serious.

McCoyThreads: 46 Posts: 1,756 Joined: Jul 3, 08	Sep 12, 08, 09:23 / #
ShelleyS: What was funny? I think she was being perfectly serious. and perfectly right

dcchrisThreads: 11 Posts: 687 Joined: Oct 29, 07	Sep 12, 08, 09:26 / #
true its just the way to show they are glad to meet u where I grew up they said never trust a man with a weak handshake

ZgubionyThreads: 21 Posts: 2,037 Joined: Oct 20, 06	Sep 12, 08, 09:37 / #
JaeTheProducer: How come it feels like I am in an arm wrestling match whenever I shake A Polishmen's hand? Because most men like a firm handshake and not a limp wrist.

ShelleySThreads: 18 Posts: 3,647 Joined: Jun 26, 07	Sep 12, 08, 09:42 / #
dcchris: I grew up they said never trust a man with a weak handshake or little hands! aparently sly men have little hands! weasly men have little hands and weak handshakes :)

JaeTheProducerThreads: 4 Posts: 44 Joined: Aug 17, 08	Sep 12, 08, 09:43 / #
Look people, I am not talking a 'firm' handshake. I'm talking about a handshake that attempts to test your might. You know what, you people are just in a 'get mad' mood today. So you can't even get my handshake. Have a middle finger. JaeTheProducer: Please don't be disrespectful. Ok Mr Red Text.

JaeTheProducerThreads: 4 Posts: 44 Joined: Aug 17, 08	Sep 12, 08, 09:50 / #
miranda: You have no idea about Polish culture and you are NOT interested, but very keen on assuming things. You came across like one of those school teachers you really wanna slap. P.S: Miranda is a tranny's name.

benszymanskiThreads: 9 Posts: 510 Joined: Feb 29, 08	Sep 12, 08, 09:53 / #
you guys - stop making me laugh. You just made me spill my tea.

10iwonka10Threads: - Posts: 74 Joined: Aug 21, 08	Sep 13, 08, 09:36 / #
I was in Croatia few days ago and noticed that they also quite often shake hands. Maybe it is more eastern -south European custom.

ZgubionyThreads: 21 Posts: 2,037 Joined: Oct 20, 06	Sep 12, 08, 09:44 / #
ShelleyS: or little hands! Well, I wouldn't go this far...little men have little hands to match. I'm not the tallest, but fear my kung-fu grip :)

ParisJazzThreads: 2 Posts: 196 Joined: Oct 23, 07	Sep 12, 08, 09:45 / #
dcchris: where I grew up they said never trust a man with a weak handshake U grew up in a Neo-Nazi Jugendcamp ? :-) PJ

miranda	Sep 12, 08, 09:48 / #
JaeTheProducer: You know what, you people are just in a 'get mad' mood today. no we just telling you that you are being silly with posting such questions. You have no idea about Polish culture and you are NOT interested, but very keen on assuming things.

jimbobuk1977Threads: 1 Posts: 7 Joined: Sep 6, 08	Sep 12, 08, 09:53 / #
Well to me the whole handshaking, everytime one of my polish staff comes into work is just something we english are not accustomed to, I understand totally that its a polite jesture, but to us its only something very formal, for job interviews etc not an everyday thing.

polishgirltx	Edited by: polishgirltx Sep 12, 08, 10:02 / #
jimbobuk1977: Well to me the whole handshaking, everytime one of my polish staff comes into work is just something we english are not accustomed to, I understand totally that its a polite jesture, but to us its only something very formal, for job interviews etc not an everyday thing. yes, it's one of the cultural differences... in the place where i live right now, everybody hugs... i got used to it and i like it... i think that when i finally visit Poland i will want to hug everybody also...lol

McCoyThreads: 46 Posts: 1,756 Joined: Jul 3, 08	Sep 12, 08, 10:14 / #
ShelleyS: You're growing on me Mr M :) should i be afraid? ;)

Lodz_The_BoatThreads: 58 Posts: 2,314 Joined: Sep 7, 08	Sep 12, 08, 12:10 / #
miranda: that is how they shake people's hands. but we dont break people's hands! :D ... its just a warm hand shake... what else? The soft hand shake is for the woman!

BubbaWooThreads: 46 Posts: 4,438 Joined: Sep 26, 06	Sep 12, 08, 13:32 / #
polish men tend to give firm handshakes and look you in the eye when doing so as a man should and when they raise their glass to you they look you in the eye as a man should

Lodz_The_BoatThreads: 58 Posts: 2,314 Joined: Sep 7, 08	Sep 13, 08, 11:10 / #
Where did Handshakes originate from? ... England?

ShelleySThreads: 18 Posts: 3,647 Joined: Jun 26, 07	Sep 15, 08, 07:31 / #
Lodz_The_Boat: Where did Handshakes originate from? ... England? Nah, it dates back as far as the egyptians.

ZosiaThreads: 3 Posts: 55 Joined: Aug 3, 08	Sep 15, 08, 08:47 / #
Lodz the boat "the soft handshake is for the woman" or wimpy men... i know plenty of women who can give a pretty strong handshake, it's not just reserved for men ;)

southernThreads: 116 Posts: 10,959 Joined: May 17, 07	Sep 15, 08, 09:28 / #
Typical eastern european handshake.

noimmigration	Sep 15, 08, 11:38 / #
LMAO @ eastern europeans trying to be cool

osiolThreads: 59 Posts: 4,714 Joined: Jul 25, 07	Edited by: osiol Sep 15, 08, 11:42 / #
Some people develop a wet fish handshake for professional purposes - to tell the person they are dealing with that they are somehow open, listening, even pliant, malleable, ductile and so on. This can be merely to lull their contacts into a false sense of security. I don't like it, but I also don't like having my fingers broken. BubbaWoo: and when they raise their glass to you they look you in the eye and if you don't have a glass, get one. I've just been handed a bottle. This means I now have to give up my computer for a little while. Fair payment? That depends on what's in the bottle.

KilklineThreads: 3 Posts: 894 Joined: Jul 23, 07	Sep 15, 08, 11:50 / #
ShelleyS: or little hands! aparently sly men have little hands! weasly men have little hands and weak handshakes :) Jeremy Beadle for instance.