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Old 11-09-2006, 03:21 PM   #17
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Re: F "Dead Fish" Handshakes

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin View Post
Actually, one day, when I was about 10 or 11, my Dad sat me down and said "Son, it's time you learned how a man shake hands and this is why its important to do it right". He practiced with me, making sure I didn't deadfish or crush, for about half an hour all the while telling me why it was important for a man to have a good, solid handshake. I remember feeling pretty damn grown up.

Just one of those small "Dad" things I'm grateful for.
this is a pet peeve of mine, also. this post makes me feel good, becuse when my son turned 10, i did the same thing with my son. there is nothing worse than shaking a mans hand, and getting a wet noodle in return
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