Today, an older gentleman unknown to me approached me smiling and presented his left hand. His right was stuck concealed slightly behind him in his right pocket. I gestured for his right. He again presented his left. Finally understanding my intent he withdrew his right hand and commenced the shake.

Should I have shook his left hand with my right? What say you, Atreyu?

Topics: behavior, manners, customs, chivalry, salutations, conduct, handshakes