Big Hands
@nanette64 (20363)
Fairfield, Texas
March 24, 2017 10:23am CST
My Mom was a big-boned woman and had gigantic hands. As a kid she could encompass your entire face and lift you off the floor with one hand. That was her motion to tell you to "Shut Up!" My Dad taught me to give a 'firm' handshake and look people in the eyes when you do it.
I hate a 'whimpy' handshake from someone. Most men start out shaking my hand with that 'whimpy' style until they realize their hand is about to be crushed; then their clasp becomes much more firm and you can see the surprise in their eyes.
My left hand from the base of the palm to the tip of the middle finger is 7 1/2" long and the palm from side to side is 3 1/4" wide. The right hand is the same length but 3 1/2" wide (because I'm right-handed). Just my middle finger is 3 1/8" long; so if you're ever out driving and you cut me off, you'll be able to see it. 
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
24 Mar 17
@nanette64 It can also hurt! I remember years ago someone gave me such a strong handshake that my ring cut my finger. I was not happy.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
24 Mar 17
You're right @LadyDuck . Too strong can scare people.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
24 Mar 17
I've been told I have dainty hands, but most are surprised when I don't have a wimpy handshake.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
24 Mar 17
I can see where having dainty hands would throw people off @cindiowens . Dont'cha just love the surprised look on their face when you give them 'the grip'?
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
24 Mar 17
@nanette64 Yes I do!!
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
25 Mar 17
i think my hands are proportionate to my height, but i've been told my feet look small. on the other hand, i've had an officemate who was petite and thin and i was surprised that our hands and feet are the same size.
@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
24 Mar 17
Hugging is a good thing @amadeo . I squeeze pretty good too.
@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
25 Mar 17
I need to measure mine to see how their size compares to yours.
@sherryericha (1806)
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
24 Mar 17
I too am a woman afflicted with "man hands". Manicurists love my big nails.
In 9th grade I took a picture and couldn't figure out why I was holding a brown paper bag in the pic.
My Mom said, "Sweetie, it's not a bag. It's your hand."
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
24 Mar 17
Now that's a good one @sherryericha . The only draw-back to our hands is getting them into small places and spaces.
The only draw-back to our hands is getting them into small places and spaces.1 person likes this
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
24 Mar 17
Wow! No kidding. Your mom sounds like someone you wouldn't want to have angry at you
