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what does it mean for a guy when he is shaking your hand, using both hands, on to shake and another on top?
im female
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The two-handed handshake is usually a sign of real affection (or the illusion of real affection) and is usually reserved for close friends and intimates. Historically, it was used to show that the person was unarmed, and today it has come to mean that the person is letting their guard down and being affectionate as opposed to just friendly or professional.
-Charlotte
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I agree with the other reader that it just means he's glad to meet you and that it's his special way of doing a handshake. I'm a guy and when I was in Germany most of the older people always shook my hand and put the other hand on top regardless of their gender. It was awkward, but after awhile I got use to it as just a different way of handshaking.
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