Why do I shake hands with somebody I don't like?
It's like you're on auto-pilot...I was even the first one to extend my arm.
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Supposedly to show you don't have any weapons and are proposing a truce.
The handshake's history is long and multifaceted, tracing back to ancient civilizations where it was a gesture of peace and trust.
While its specific origins are debated, it's believed to have evolved from displays of weaponlessness to formalized greetings and expressions of agreement, eventually becoming a common practice in various cultures.
While its specific origins are debated, it's believed to have evolved from displays of weaponlessness to formalized greetings and expressions of agreement, eventually becoming a common practice in various cultures.