He had the kind of handshake that ought never to be used except as a tourniquet.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The handshake described is so tight and painful it feels like a medical tool to stop bleeding.
- In plain terms
- His handshake hurt like a tourniquet.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical cues can reveal character flaws.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does a handshake say?
- How do you read people?
Another view
A strong handshake can also signal confidence not just pain.
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