This is probably old school and not practiced anymore but I need some ladies to weigh in on this. ....

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And a woman who notices you reach to shake men’s hands but not woman’s hands will think that are excluding them and/ not treating them as equals. It could come off as sexist.

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It does (appear misogynistic)

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Never heard of this. I personally would prefer a man to extend his hand first! Makes me feel less awkward when meeting someone new in a business setting

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Never heard of this and I don’t overthink handshakes

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I agree only shake her hand if she puts out first 😂

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As a guy, I never thought twice about shaking a ladies hands. You introduce yourself, “nice to meet you” and shake their hands. Doesn’t need to be any more complicated than that.

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I’ve never heard of this rule before. I think you should just shake hands when introduced if that’s what you want to do.

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I never heard of this, but in some religions - Jewish and Muslim, men are not permitted to shake a woman’s (someone other than their wife or immediate family) hand. It’s important to know your audience, it could get awkward if you go in for a big handshake and they will not accept it.

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Good point about the religious aspect. And if that is the case, I think that a verbal hello that is specifically addressed to the woman would work - the main point being to make sure that she does not feel overlooked.

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definately shake equally. and dont give women a wimpy handshake. i immediately think less of and are less willing to work with men who do so. it foes both ways. if women reaches out to man or man to woman who dont shake for religious purposes they should just say sorry i dont shake. see it all the time and its fine.

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Never heard of this. I'm frequently the only woman in the room and definitely think the guy is sexist if he shakes all my male colleges' hands and not mine. You'd be amazed how often I offer my hand and still don't get a handshake, especially from older men.

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I was taught the same and I changed. Trippy more haven't heard of this. Dam I'm getting old...

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Kind of like the etiquette that guy should go first through revolving door to get it moving for woman. Old school and based on politeness, but seems opposite of “after you”

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I was taught several years ago that a guy should only shake a ladies hand if she puts her hand out first. Feels pretty outdated at this point but I still think about it often when I go to shake a ladies hand. Did anyone else know about this? And it is basically a thing of the past now right?

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I think it’s an old southern thing. I was taught the same

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You think shaking hands is awkward, I am currently on assignment in a country where the common greeting between men and women is a kiss on the cheek. I have been here for one year and it is still super awkward.

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Thanks for the replies.

I'm just awkward and don't reach for anyone's handshake unless they reach for mine.

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