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rasmel · 08-17-2004, 01:21 PM

These are NOT MY thoughts (nor do I endorse this statement) but something I found on the net,so I'll throw it in to add fuel to the fire.

"There's the theory of the handshake's Egyptian origins, having been delivered as a gift from God. And there's the one about medieval strangers shaking hands to assure the other no weapons would be drawn.

Regardless of its origins, there's little doubt about its significance as a greeting and an indicator of just who you're dealing with."

08-17-2004, 01:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
rasmel Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: virginia Posts: 99	The hand shake..... These are NOT MY thoughts (nor do I endorse this statement) but something I found on the net,so I'll throw it in to add fuel to the fire. "There's the theory of the handshake's Egyptian origins, having been delivered as a gift from God. And there's the one about medieval strangers shaking hands to assure the other no weapons would be drawn. Regardless of its origins, there's little doubt about its significance as a greeting and an indicator of just who you're dealing with." __________________ One bright morning when my work is over I will fly away home.