Handshakes: Ego boosters: chapter 6
What's in a hand? If you ask an astrologer, he is sure to reply "your whole life". Deeply etched on thy palm are your life, love, and money lines. Each intersection, each swirl means something. President Regan and Mrs. Regan did not do anything till the astrologer-in-residence had been consulted. Munch on that for a while folks.This hand symbolism has extended throughout history. The ancient Egyptians had a complete hand signal system, whereby they could pass messages from one observation tower to the next. The Romans too had a complex hand signal system for relaying messages.
In the Old Testament there is a story about Moses....as long as Moses had his hand raised above his head the Israelites were in a winning position. When he tired and his hand fell, they would start to lose...
Free Masons, Knights Templars, the Rosecrusians etc all have unique handshakes. That way they can recognise a fellow member from a different lodge or country.
So, a handshake is not merely the amount of pressure you try to exert at a first meeting, but the very act is shrouded in mystery, myth and legend. To have some psudo-psychologist come up with this "firm handshake" psycho babble is utter nonsense.
I trust I have clarified this "handshake business" and the next time you shake hands, you will utterly disregard this mumbo-jumbo. Just be yourself and relax. You are out there looking for a machine for your company. You can squeeze as hard you want, it will not make any difference.
