I've been accused of the Bonecrusher thing. I was always taught to give a firm handshake, maybe I over do it. I was also taught that it is a very quick act, grip, shake, release. I have a real problem with those people who hold onto your hand for an entire conversation. And Rick, if the hippy one that you're referring to is the one that is basically a standing arm wrestling grip (often following a normal handshake) I'm with you. I won't let anyone do it to me, maybe I'm just uncool.

Too bad Seineld is off the air, there's some material here that would go along well with things like quiet talkers and close talkers.