[Howlin]

But, standing outside Sharon's residence, Houston did not shake hands with Israel's burly premier, leaving it to her husband the former singer Bobby Brown.

Where does it say she DISSED him? I think there may be another explanation, but, gawd forbid I ruin the fun.

[evets]

Apology accepted. Have a nice day. :b

[Maven]

Where does it say she DISSED him? I think there may be another explanation, but, gawd forbid I ruin the fun.

Among the Orthodox and Hassidic Jews, there is no physical contact between sexes. Exceptions, of course, are made for married couples and among family members (and I know I'm opening myself up for a bunch of incest jokes here, but I'm talking about a father hugging a daughter, etc.).

She may have decided to go, pardon the expression, whole hog (how un-kosher!) about it, although, as far as I know, Sharon isn't Orthodox or Hassidic.

When I'm among Orthodox Jews, I never, ever, offer to shake hands with a man or attempt any physical contact. It's a matter of politeness.

Maven