Society's unwritten rules.

Yeah, I do stop and think about such things occasionally. According to one of my lecturers, such unwritten rules of society goes by the name of the Social Contract Theory. Not sure if there are books on this subject but it'll sure be helpful if there were some.

Originally Posted by Sakabadger

Speaking of handshakes, I hate it when people start the motion but don't actually follow through. They'll stick their hand out and I'll reach to clasp it, and then they'll do a REALLY COOL pull-away thing or slap or something, except I'll be expecting a shake so I grab their hand. They're trying to pull away and I'm just left randomly holding on, which is extremely awkward.

Yeah, that IS really crappy. I've been a victim of that several times though it happens much less nowadays. Come to think of it its more like the guys doing the pull away thing thats uncool - at least in , for a lack of a better phrase, more cultivated company.

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Hmmm, talking about handshakes does anyone know when its appropriate to give those enthusiastic handshakes with 2 hands like those the conductor and the soloist gives each after after a concerto performance? I think its ok when meeting up with a really good friend who you've not seen in ages. Any other instances where kind of enthusiastic shake is appropriate?

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