When two people shake hands, they are usually trying to show their respect for each other. A handshake is usually just a simple way to say hello, congratulations, or goodbye.
He offered me his hand to shake, but I declined.
He offered me his hand to shake, but I refused again.
noun
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
Synonyms:
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There was a certain shyness in his smile and the handshake was not perfunctory.
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But the student refused the handshake.
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There was no handshake at the end of the third game.
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By 1932, the salute was adopted as the substitute for the handshake.
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The handshake is used as a token of friendship and identity.
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The peak season for the export oriented units was at handshake.
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Brothers learn the handshake and its meaning at the Cross Ceremony.
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In the latter case, it may be used in conjunction with the left handshake.
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The Brothers in the Fraternity hold the handshake and its meaning secret.
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The handshake communication of CCS is changed to broadcast communication in CBS.