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The handshake has bee around way longer than the United States. The custom comes from when men carried swords. Since most people are right handed they would carry a sword on their left side; or some other weapons. When two people would meet they would extend their right hands to show that they did not have a weapon and grab each others hand as to show not only good faith but so they could grab the weapon really quickly. The shake may have come from trying to shake out any hidden weapons from the sleeves.
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What does the 12th amendment say in layman's terms?
redefines how the President and Vice-President are chosen by the Electoral College, making the two positions cooperative, rather than first and second highest vote-getters. It also ensures that anyone who becomes Vice-President must be eligible to become President.
What is Jimmy Carters nick name?
Jimmy, as he was the first President to sign in under his nickname, rather than his given names of James. He also got called President Malaise, after his Cabinet fell apart in 1979.
Who was the first us president to affirm his oath rather than swear it?
Franklin Pierce he is also the only one to recite his inaugurational address form memory WOW
What is a nation or state in which the citizens elect representatives to manage the government which is usually headed by a president rather than a Monarch?
republic
Why can the president choose to make an affirmation rather than an oath?
The US Constitution gives this choice of wording in the required oath of office.
Who was the first US president to use the handshake rather than a bow?
James Madison
Who was the first president to affirm his oath of office rather than swear it?
Franklin Pierce
Who was the first president to be an American?
If you mean the first president to be born a U.S. citizen rather than a British subject, that's Martin Van Buren.
What are some of the duties of president?
Duties of the president is to care fro his country rather than himself.
Can you get scabies by shaking someones hand?
No. Not unless you are one of those people who overdo the handshake and make it last for minutes rather than seconds.
What is a reluctant civil handshake?
A reluctant civil handshake refers to a handshake that is performed out of social obligation rather than genuine enthusiasm or agreement. It often occurs in situations where individuals may have differing opinions, tensions, or personal conflicts but feel compelled to acknowledge each other formally. This type of handshake can express a sense of discomfort or unwillingness, highlighting the complexities of social interactions and relationships.
Handshake and put left hand on top of other person?
This is a 'warm' handshake: it is less formal than a regular handshake, and suggests friendship and respect.
What is secret handshake?
a secret handshake simply a unique handshake that you keep a secret from other people other people other than the person you are sharing the shake with.
Who was the first president to reach the white house by the route of a vice-Presidential appointment rather than election?
Gerald Ford
What was Washington's task as the nation's first president difficult?
the congress agreed that Washington should be called "Mr. President" rather than by a title that would suggest he was king.
What things does Americans have that canadians don't?
States rather than provinces, a president rather than a prime minister.
When Bill Clinton first became president was there a budget cut?
He promised to cut taxes on the middle class rather than the rich, ... He became the first modern president to actually exercise, ... There was the more than $30 billion in new tax credits for higher education.
