Handshakes were originally meant to make sure that the person you were meeting wasn't carrying a concealed weapon. The hand clasp proved that your hand was empty and the shaking motion was meant to dislodge any weapons hiding up the sleeve.
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Handshakes were originally meant to make sure that the person you were meeting wasn't carrying a concealed weapon. The hand clasp proved that your hand was empty and the shaking motion was meant to dislodge any weapons hiding up the sleeve.