The handshake, two people stretching out their right hand and grasping that of the other, has been accepted as a welcome, as a sign of trust, for centuries. Originally designed amongst men armed with swords to show that neither party was about to reach for his weapon and strike or attack the other, it has evolved through the ages to become a symbol of acceptance and agreement amongst business partners, or a way of wishing someone well when parting company. In the early days of banking in London, when much relied on trust amongst men doing business, it signified the closing of a contract, an agreement to meet certain terms or to comply with a mutually agreeable deal. The agreement amongst honorable gentleman, the shaking of hands, was considered as binding a contract as any signature placed upon paper today.
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