Have you ever wondered why society bases your character upon your handshake? I would much rather have a soft handshake and let the person listen to the things I have to say to figure out what kind of person I really am, than to be judged before I ever speak a word. If you think about it, the character of a person could very well be misjudged by a single handshake. For example, a man with a strong handshake could be seen as a man with confidence, while in actuality he could be a man who has very little confidence and is pretending to be what he would desire. Either that, or he is just a brute of a man. I would rather be judged by the way I speak because this gives you the chance to see what kind of person you are talking to. When a person speaks, there are always the kind of people that pretend to listen to what you have to say, or there are the kind of people who are genuinely interested in what you are saying. Who honestly wants the former kind of person to talk to? I wouldn't want to talk to that kind of person, especially if I need help or support. They don't listen unless it is advantageous to their wellbeing. I would rather feel like I didn't waste my time and breath on someone who really does want to listen and help. And so, I believe a handshake shouldn't be the only factor to judge the kind of character a person is when meeting someone else for the first time. Am I wrong, or is there a truth in the words that I am speaking?
Kayoran · Tue May 27, 2008 @ 09:21pm · 0 Comments |