tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post4949589660581364416..comments2024-03-25T03:02:08.418-07:00Comments on Translation Times: Business Etiquette: Not Shaking HandsJudy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-72806199233867912512014-05-19T09:09:20.919-07:002014-05-19T09:09:20.919-07:00@Anniux: Many thanks for sharing your thoughts -- ...@Anniux: Many thanks for sharing your thoughts -- great stuff. We've been thinking about maybe carrying a mini-towel in our purses just in case there is no dryer or no hand towels in the bathroom, but that does seem like too much trouble.... :)<br /><br />@Language Translation: Absolutely. No one likes the limp fish handshake.Judy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-57894624923433599742014-05-18T22:44:41.373-07:002014-05-18T22:44:41.373-07:00Your character reflects the way you do shake hands...Your character reflects the way you do shake hands. Like for example, you use a very firm grip it may reflect that you are angry with that person. And a hand shake also is a first impression you can give in the person's intellect.<br />language translationnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-77978860166174568542014-04-22T10:20:34.503-07:002014-04-22T10:20:34.503-07:00I have been in situations where my hands are sligh...I have been in situations where my hands are slightly wet (no dryer/towel in bathroom) so I apologize for the wet hands, shake off as much water as I can and shake hands. It is an awkward moment indeed, but I think it's more awkward if you don't return the hand shake. However, some of the comments provided on this dilemma are making me think. Great topic.Anniuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18227689297020428538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-18082054094647249922014-03-31T14:43:55.214-07:002014-03-31T14:43:55.214-07:00@Francesca: Excellent point about cultural differe...@Francesca: Excellent point about cultural differences. Many thanks for sharing it!Judy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-77466845170716905922014-03-31T14:43:17.386-07:002014-03-31T14:43:17.386-07:00@Jeff: Yes, bring on the baby wipes and antibacter...@Jeff: Yes, bring on the baby wipes and antibacterials gels! Those really are great inventions. :)Judy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-77199435101632738732014-03-24T16:50:35.413-07:002014-03-24T16:50:35.413-07:00I am Italian, and I find this episode somewhat puz...I am Italian, and I find this episode somewhat puzzling as I would perceive any "refusal" due to wet hands, a cold or any other reasonable explanation as an act of politeness, and I would appreciate it as such. I'd say in Italy hygiene concerns prevail over social etiquette any time ;-)Francescanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-72725050329179735632014-03-20T10:57:43.176-07:002014-03-20T10:57:43.176-07:00Sadly, I cannot refuse a handshake. I am also gett...Sadly, I cannot refuse a handshake. I am also getting sick quite often. I need to carry around some baby wipes and antibacterial gel. :)Jeff Alfonsohttp://www.alfonsointerpreting.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-32035400174523770512014-03-10T10:10:14.168-07:002014-03-10T10:10:14.168-07:00@Josh: Thanks for reading and for commenting, Josh...@Josh: Thanks for reading and for commenting, Josh! You make an excellent point indeed, and we are sure every person in the building was happy they did not get sick. Wise decision!Judy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-91243121149991795342014-03-08T13:49:59.925-08:002014-03-08T13:49:59.925-08:00A while back, I was fighting off a cold when I was...A while back, I was fighting off a cold when I was scheduled to interpret for a court session. I was not too sick to cancel, but I also knew I wouldn't be doing anyone any favors by shaking their hands (and this was a court where I was very well known). This was the last court session of the year, and sure enough, many of the lawyers and police officers approached me to wish me all the best for the new year and shake my hand. In each case, I told them I was fighting off a cold and wanted to keep my germs to myself. This was intended as a courtesy to them, and I hope they appreciated it (I know I would if they roles were reversed).Josh Goldbergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-89198186658467376762014-03-03T14:27:03.797-08:002014-03-03T14:27:03.797-08:00@FH: Thanks for reading -- excellent point here. Y...@FH: Thanks for reading -- excellent point here. Yo are quite right that it's a bit uncomfy when one is just leaving the restroom, and we did think about that for sure. However, everything happened so quickly that we didn't even have time to think. These situations can be challenging indeed, and we really like your idea of coming back later when everyone is more comfortable. We will keep that in mind for next time for sure!Judy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-42221194051107678902014-03-03T10:59:10.299-08:002014-03-03T10:59:10.299-08:00Interesting situation! Perhaps another view of thi...Interesting situation! Perhaps another view of this might be to have discreetly greeted the legislator and asked to talk shortly thereafter? I sometimes feel a little off guard when leaving a restroom and maybe giving him an "out" would have saved face for all of you, and would have let his hands dry. He may have been in a hurry or had other things on his mind at the time and catching him off guard may have set up a doomed conversation. Sometimes sticking to the formality doesn't always lead to a rewarding exchange. Just a thought...FHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08944599618052877356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-89009846217148077052014-02-28T10:00:54.928-08:002014-02-28T10:00:54.928-08:00@Dimitra: Thanks for reading and for commenting! W...@Dimitra: Thanks for reading and for commenting! We much prefer the Greek way of kisses and hugs, but unfortunately, that's just not that common in other parts of the world, so we will have to stick wto the handshake. And we agree: it's rude not to shake hands. Making mental note to always dry our hands off very well after washing them.Judy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-83915389930883529312014-02-27T23:40:09.517-08:002014-02-27T23:40:09.517-08:00Very interesting read :) Ηandshake is a key elemen...Very interesting read :) Ηandshake is a key element of social and professional interaction in Greece too. I think that in your case it was just a matter of bad timing (bumping into each other right as he came out of the bathroom). To be honest, I've been guilty of saying this myself, but it's always been a genuine excuse. I find it rude not to shake hands with someone.Dimitranoreply@blogger.com