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Asked by: Sobanie from TORONTO, Canada
Hi,

When we get introduce & shake hands at a dinner table (Formal) do the women have to stand up & shake hands with a man or a women.

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Yes, I believe you should. It is polite to stand.
Answer Date: 09:08pm 12/06/07

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It is up to the woman to initiate physical contact, including the shaking of hands. If the woman extends her hand, then the man can shake it, but the man is not supposed to initiate the process.

The older woman offers her hand to the younger one.

The woman is not required to stand....
 
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Totally depends upon the business etiquette that you choose your family to abide to. My answer would be:

Most proper families lead, and teach their children to make good impressions when doing business. They do this when their children are young.

Men AND Women should stand and shake hands. Men stand, women sit????? This...
Answer Date: 09:38pm 12/06/07
 
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You should. It shows courtesy.
Answer Date: 09:57am 12/07/07
 
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