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[Ertai]

So you don't think shaking hands after a game isn't good?  You think it's a waste of time?

[Wally]

No I agree, shaking hands an thanking your opponent for the game is all part of a pleasant, friendly and positive attitude. Not to mention it's polite and courteous.
If you have fun (isn't that what it's all really about anyway?) or even if you didn't, at least you come away from the game with a positive attitude and people will often remember that more than anything else. So next time you ask to play a game with them they will often regard you as someone they would like to play with.

Confidence and knowledge really won't matter if you are a friendly and polite opponent. The rest will all fall into place.

It's amazing how far a little manners goes.

[Gorzo]

Manners matter, yo. The handshake is just sportsmanship. You offer it when you lose to say "That was well played, you beat me and I'm glad I got to play against you. Well done, and thank you for a good game!" You offer it when you win to say "I enjoyed pur match, and you were a great opponent that I'm glad I got to play against! Thank you for a good game!"

Now, you may not want to shake hands for other reasons (germ phobia, or you're sick or your opponent is sick and don't want to spread illness, for example), and that's fine. But be a good sport and make sure you convey the message that those handshakes represent if you elect not to do them.

Snubbing a hand shake (I've seen it happen) is just spiteful and rude. Not exactly a good way to make an impression. Unless you like making the impression of "wow, what an ass. Maybe I should slap this guy in the face for being an arrogant wank."

My 2¢ on sportsmanship

[Spencer Addington]

Manners matter, yo. The handshake is just sportsmanship. You offer it when you lose to say "That was well played, you beat me and I'm glad I got to play against you. Well done, and thank you for a good game!" You offer it when you win to say "I enjoyed pur match, and you were a great opponent that I'm glad I got to play against! Thank you for a good game!"

Now, you may not want to shake hands for other reasons (germ phobia, or you're sick or your opponent is sick and don't want to spread illness, for example), and that's fine. But be a good sport and make sure you convey the message that those handshakes represent if you elect not to do them.

Snubbing a hand shake (I've seen it happen) is just spiteful and rude. Not exactly a good way to make an impression. Unless you like making the impression of "wow, what an ass. Maybe I should slap this guy in the face for being an arrogant wank."

My 2¢ on sportsmanship

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[griffin131]

I normally shake hands before game one and wish them luck.

I do the same when I play 40k normally.