Cyberus wrote:
Admittedly though, a handshake means more to some people than others. I always shake hands with someone the first time I meet them, and particularly when I haven't seen someone for a long time. To me its a real sign of affection, and almost of mutual respect. Others seem indifferent to shaking hands.
Handshakes are so witualised to me that I can't tell if there's any affection there or not.
Last time I met an old friend after a long time, we did this odd kind of handshake with our hands at 90 degree angles almost like an arm wrestle in the air. It was informal but meaningful too.