I don't feel comfortable accepting handshakes

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I don't feel uncomfortable extending my hand first, but when someone else does I don't want to shake their hand.

I don't understand it. If anything, it should be the other way around. The fear of being rejected by putting my hand out first.

It baffles me.

Me too! Never thought much of it really, one of those little social bothers that people love I guess.

I get germ-a-phobic this time of year, so I really don't like shaking hands. I get a break from worrying about it until spring if I just initiate a wave and say "I have a cold coming on." (not true usually, but it works)

Also hate hate hate giving hugs for no reason. Not even really hugs; more like noncommital pats on the back with indeterminate areas where it's appropriate to put your hands. Too wierd!!

I've grown used to doing it, but it's never felt natural for me. I'd much rather say 'hi' with no physical interaction, or, if they are already friends, then I'd rather hug them if I have to do something physical.

When I offer my hand on my own, I know why I am doing so.

When someone else expects my hand, I do not always know his or her expectation and whether I am willing and able to meet it.

i never extend my hand for someone to shake it. i do not hold anyone's hand because i do not like the feeling of touching them.

i shake my own hands without having to get someone else to do it.

people think i am very rude but that is their thought locked inside their bony skulls.

shaking hands apparently is a throwback to when people had to prove they had no weapons in their hands when meeting.

if someone wants to shake my hand, then they must not trust me.
i like to feel the material inside my pockets and that is where my hands remain.

my hands are at home in my pockets, and they do not want to go out.

if someone cannot deal with me because i did not shake their hand, then i do not want to deal with them because shaking my hand must have been their greatest priority.

i think that is slightly perverted really

I usually don't have a problem with handshakes, just physical contact in general, but once my teacher extended his hand and I just kind of stared at it for a few moments. He gave me a confused look and I finally realized that I was supposed to shake it! I felt like such an idiot.