re:shomer

Question

Why would shaking a woman's hand be negiyah. Doesn't it have to be derech Chibbah?

Answer

Answered by Aaron Abadi

It is considered Derech Chibah. Some people are accustomed to kiss when you meet them. Would that possibly also be considered not Derech Chibah. In any case, the Chazon Ish personally told my father that it is in the category of Yaharog Ve'Al Ya'Avor! Try that on for size! AA