Wring somebody’s hand

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To hold someone's hand warmly and squeeze it firmly but gently as a greeting or goodbye, or to show sympathy or comfort.

After the funeral, everyone came up to wring my hand.
Visual representation of "wring somebody’s hand" - To hold someone's hand warmly and squeeze it firmly but gently as a greeting or goodbye, or to show sympathy or comfort.

Often appears as...

  • wring someone's hand warmly
  • wring someone's hand after event
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Warm Gesture

Used to express genuine emotions during personal interactions.

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They hadn't seen each other in a long time, so they wrung each other's hands warmly.
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Misinterpretation Risk

Be careful not to overdo the gesture as it might seem insincere.

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He wrung my hand so enthusiastically, it felt a bit over the top.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Recognize it varies by culture; in some, it's standard, in others, it's too intimate.

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In her country, wringing someone's hand is not common and can be awkward.
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