
Wring somebody’s hand
Warm Gesture
Used to express genuine emotions during personal interactions.
They hadn't seen each other in a long time, so they wrung each other's hands warmly.
Misinterpretation Risk
Be careful not to overdo the gesture as it might seem insincere.
He wrung my hand so enthusiastically, it felt a bit over the top.
Cultural Sensitivity
Recognize it varies by culture; in some, it's standard, in others, it's too intimate.
In her country, wringing someone's hand is not common and can be awkward.