Andrew B
Member
- Location
- Great Britain & West Africa ( Ghana)
I have never really been a great fan of shaking hands after a deal is struck because, to date, I have always just trusted what the other person has agreed to.
I do have one contact who always insists he shakes my hand to agree a deal and as an honest person I have always kept to my side of the bargain
A couple of weeks ago I agreed something with him again and he seemed very happy with the deal as was I. When I got home I realised he hadn't "officially" shaken my hand.. Surprise surprise he has gone quiet and not answering my calls nor texts.
I know a "shake of the hand" isn't binding legally ( best to have in writing and a signature) but I just wondered how many trust a "shake of the hand" and should I insist on it from now on as some sort of comfort that a deal has been done.
I do have one contact who always insists he shakes my hand to agree a deal and as an honest person I have always kept to my side of the bargain
A couple of weeks ago I agreed something with him again and he seemed very happy with the deal as was I. When I got home I realised he hadn't "officially" shaken my hand.. Surprise surprise he has gone quiet and not answering my calls nor texts.
I know a "shake of the hand" isn't binding legally ( best to have in writing and a signature) but I just wondered how many trust a "shake of the hand" and should I insist on it from now on as some sort of comfort that a deal has been done.