ITL143: The Rarely Asked, But Often Pondered Question: What's the Correct Handshake Etiquette for Girls?

On this week’s episode, I respond to a listener question about handshake etiquette for girls. I don’t think there is a “right” or “wrong,” but I do think there is a “best.” There are a couple of schools of thought here: One is the old-school “debutant” school of thought: Women go to college to find a husband. Everything a woman does should be geared toward a wife and homemaker. I don’t know if there is anything more important than that, but there are definitely other things that may be equally important. With the way our world works today, I don’t think a woman shaking hands should offend anyone. For the most part, professional women shake hands. What looks really strange, though, is when a woman doesn’t know what to do. I’ve taught my boys that there are many people who will not expect a handshake from them because of their age. I see many surprised (and delighted) faces when by boys reach their hands out and say, “nice to meet you” to adults. To a huge degree, how you treat your wife or husband will create a baseline for your children’s expectations as they grow up. I’ve elaborated on this topic in a free 4-video series I did on smart parenting. I’d love for you to get to watch it! These short videos cover must-know information for parents. In seconds, they could change your kids’ lives forever. Click here for free instant access to the videos. Questions for Listeners Do you have a question? Call in and your question might be featured on the show! Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY E-Mail: [email protected] Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews