Shake Quote by Kristopher Jansma
““He extends a hand, larger than a dinner plate, and I have no choice but to shake it. I think I can feel my metacarpals shattering. Julian jumps to summon our waitress again, mostly to avoid shaking hands with this Goliath. “And a pitcher of mimosas, as soon as humanly possible.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Goliath Handshake”, 2020
A forced interaction with an intimidating person can feel painful, yet humor can ease tension.
In simple terms: Awkward encounters can be softened with humor.
Key Takeaway
Use humor to defuse tense meetings.
Themes
social anxiety
humor
power dynamics
Mood
lighthearted
anxious
Type
observational
humorous
When to use this quote
- business meetings
- networking events
- first dates
Key Concepts
interpersonal
conflict resolution
stress relief
Questions to Reflect On
- When is humor effective?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Humor may not always be appropriate.
![“You can't believe any picture nowadays, if it's digital. You can't really believe. If you see me shaking hands with Mr. [Barack] Obama, it doesn't mean I ever met him, does it?” quote by David Hockney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/26e/david-hockney-1395_barack_you-can-t-believe-any-picture-nowadays-i_36556.jpg)
