Hand Kissing???

[So Many Ways]

I used to do the handkiss all the time when I first started clubbing. I got it from my buddy who I used to go clubbing with all the time. It worked for him so I started doing it and I only got one negative reaction the 100 or so times that I did it. It can be smooth depending on the setting.

 

[Willie Naylor]

Bump

 

[Hamurabimbi]

A woman at a bar I met kissed my hand once. Other than that, no experience. Seems 1950’s stuff.

 

[Veréngárda]

It's only good if she already likes you.

 

[BackInTheGame78]

It's neither good nor bad, simply a tool in the toolbox to be used when appropriate

 

[SW15]

A woman at a bar I met kissed my hand once. Other than that, no experience. Seems 1950’s stuff.

It's neither good nor bad, simply a tool in the toolbox to be used when appropriate

Men kissing women's hands seems like a bit outdated. Most of the comments on this thread were from 2001-2004. I was in college during that time. I wasn't using that move ever and I didn't know any men at that time who were using it. At that time, I knew men mainly under 25.

I don't think this is relevant in most stranger approach settings or 1st dates arranged through some form of technology.

 

[Mike32ct]

I agree that it's probably very outdated, almost to the point of being cringey, especially with someone you just met.*

Even hand shaking has largely disappeared during Covid and may not return.

*Your gf or wife might find it cute though.

 

[SW15]

hand shaking has largely disappeared during Covid and may not return.

Hand shaking is irrelevant from a dating perspective. Hand shaking is only relevant for acquaintances, friends, and business relationships.

I agree that it's probably very outdated, almost to the point of being cringey, especially with someone you just met.*

*Your gf or wife might find it cute though.

Accurate

 

[Mike32ct]

Hand shaking is irrelevant from a dating perspective. Hand shaking is only relevant for acquaintances, friends, and business relationships.

It used to be common practice to shake hands when you exchanged names. This gave an opportunity to pick up IOIs when you first met women in a social circle context. If she held on to your hand longer than usual (while making good eye contact), she probably liked you.

 

[SW15]

It used to be common practice to shake hands when you exchanged names. This gave an opportunity to pick up IOIs when you first met women in a social circle context. If she held on to your hand longer than usual (while making good eye contact), she probably liked you.

Good point. I forgot about that. Social circle context is the key phrase. I've not had a social circle capable of arranging dates in my 23 years in the mating environment. I've been reliant upon approaching strangers and dating websites/swipe apps. Maybe some weak social circle stuff with co-ed sports league participation.