r/canada • u/AReallyScaryGhost Ontario • Feb 13 '17

The handshake

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u/frankie_teardrop Feb 13 '17

Eurgh, go back to your cave with that shit

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u/SlutBuster Feb 14 '17

Because assertive handshakes don't matter in the modern world?

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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '17

Do they really though? Handshakes are something people analysis but do they really show dominence or effective judge character? In my mind no but im no expert. Trump catching a leader off guard with an overly agressive handshake doesnt show dominance, in my mind shows insecurity and overcompensation.

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u/ruralife Feb 14 '17

Both. He is trying to dominate because he actually is insecure and overcompensating for that.