Offer your hand

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To reach out physically with your hand for another person to grab or shake.

When meeting someone for the first time, it's customary to offer your hand for a handshake.
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Often appears as...

  • offer your hand for a handshake
  • offer your hand to help

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Colloquial

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Initial Meetings

Use this gesture during introductory moments as a sign of respect and openness.

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At the start of the interview, he offered his hand to the panel.
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Universal Greeting

In many cultures, offering your hand is a standard greeting, though not appropriate for all.

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Upon entering the meeting room, she offered her hand to everyone.
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Gesture of Goodwill

Beyond greetings, it's also used to show agreement or conclude negotiations.

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After finalizing the deal, both parties offered their hands in agreement.
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