

Secret handshakes involve a precise, sometimes complex series of movements and contact between two individuals or even a group. Usually a secret handshake has underlying meanings that differ from person to person.

Secret handshakes are shared only with select and elect peoples. Ī secret handshake can also be a useful form of familiar interaction between friends, colleagues, and family members. This is most frequently associated in the popular consciousness with college fraternities, fraternal orders and secret societies. The typical secret handshake involves placing one's fingers or thumbs in a particular position, one that will be recognized by fellow members while seeming to be a normal handshake to non-members. ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Ī secret handshake is a distinct form of handshake or greeting which indicates membership in or loyalty to a club, clique or subculture. This article may need to be rewritten to comply with Wikipedia's quality standards.
