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What does it mean?
If Kocharyan wins fairly, the speaker will shake his hand that night.
In plain terms
A fair win will be met with a handshake.
What can you take from it?
Fairness invites respect.

Where it applies

  • elections
  • contests

Putting it to work

  • honoring opponents
  • public gestures

Questions to consider

  • What does a handshake symbolize in politics?
  • How does fairness affect relationships?

Another view

The statement assumes a fair outcome.

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