“The left handshake comes to us from the Ashanti warriors whom Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, knew over 70 years ago in West Africa. “The Ashanti knew knew of Baden-Powells bravery for they had fought against him and with him, and were proud to offer him the left hand of bravery.

What does shaking with the left hand mean?

The most popular specific use of the left-handed handshake is the coined Scout Handshake. Scouts across the world all greet each other with a left-handed handshake and that it is a sign of trust and friendship. [ 1]

Why is a left-handed handshake disrespectful?

It is a sign of respect to grasp the right arm with the left hand when shaking hands. It is considered disrespectful to put the free hand in ones pocket while shaking hands. Like a handshake the fist bump may be used to acknowledge a relationship with another person.

Is it OK to shake with your left hand?

You could tick some people off if you shake with your left hand. That means touching someone with your left hand—for example, gripping a guys hand in both of yours during a handshake, or touching his arm with your left hand while shaking—is a big-time offense in certain regions.

Why do you spit on your hand before shaking?

A spit swear means you never break your word. Its a bond. Two people who have just come to some sort of agreement both spit in their palm and then shake hands with the wet hand. Basically, this is the lite version of a Blood Oath.

How many fingers do you salute with?

The salute is performed with the middle and index fingers extended and touching each other, while the ring and little fingers are bent and touched by the thumb. [1] The tips of the middle and index fingers touch the peak of the cap, two fingers meaning honour and fatherland (Honor i Ojczyzna).

What does a man do while shaking hands with a lady?

To shake hands properly: Extend your hand with the thumb up. And one more thing: It used to be that men needed to wait for a woman to extend her hand. Not anymore. Todays guideline is to give the higher-ranking person a split second to extend his or her hand, and if he or she does not, you extend yours.

Who should shake hand first?

The person in a higher position of authority or age should be the first one to extend a hand. For example, if you are interviewing for a job, the interviewer should be the one to take the lead. When meeting future in-laws, the father-in-law should start the handshake.

In what country is shaking hands offensive?

Although waving “hello” (opening the hand with your palm facing out) is one of the most common gestures in American culture, it is very offensive in Greece. In the Middle East, avoid shaking anyones hand of the opposite sex or giving the “thumbs up” sign to anyone you come across.

What does a fist bump symbolize?

A fist bump (also known as a bro fist or power five) is a gesture similar in meaning to a handshake or high five. A fist bump can also be a symbol of giving respect or approval, as well as companionship between two people. Fist bumps are often given as a form of friendly congratulation.

What does Dib Dib Dib mean in England?

Etymology. Short for do your best. dyb (or dib) and dob were used as abbreviated forms of do your best and do our best in certain Scout chants.