jason plato's response on that thread to the weirdo was absolutely first class
A Hand Shaking Lesson to George Matthews
Next time you shake hands with a complete stranger, follow these simple rules:
1. Engage eye contact in a warm way
2. Smile (a little)as you introduce yourself
3. shake up and down twice and
4. LET GO of the recipients hand.
5. Continue chatting whilst maintaining eye contact
The below is what you should NOT do (which you did)
1. Appear from knowwhere
2. Start jabbering on like a weirdo
3. Look at the floor whilst jabbering at the recipient
4. Thrust yourhand out and then NOT let go
If the other person at any time is forced to say
" Please let go of my hand"
Then, you have I am afraid, made a very bad first impression.
Buddy, you looked like, acted like and are a weirdo.
if you see me again, my advice, turn around and walk the other way,
I will not be polite next time.
Lesson endeth.
Jason Plato (human)