[Mo1]

But, southern women were not raised (reared is correct, actually) to shake hands with anyone

Really???

Why?? .. we shake hands all the time up here

[Conservababe]

Why?? .. we shake hands all the time up here

Well, the whole handshaking started when MEN greeted each other. It symbolized that their right hand was extended in friendship and not on their sword, to be drawn.

Women did not need this assurance. You have so much to learn in the Ya Ya Sisterhood. LOL

[restornu]

I like shakiing hands with people it gives you a little idea of how real they are!