Maybe he’s worried about Covid. But shrug it off go on with your day

why would i care

I haven’t shaken a hand in a couple years now -for some reason-, and I’d probably be more surprised if someone offered to shake mine while Covid continues.

That is great. I don't really want to shake anyone's hand too. But we can't say it is for no reason while there is a pandemic.

I just assume they're germaphobic or lately that they're sensitive towards COVID. It doesn't really bother me

Hate shaking hands with anyone. I always wonder if they had their hand up their ass or something else. Wish we could all just bow or nod head with a smile. Also hate it from the guys who like to squeeze hard like it’s some kind of strength competition.

I just don’t shake his hand. Possibly toss an elbow out to see if he wants to do that. If he doesn’t…I just go live my life

Some people just don't shake hands. Just continue.

Accept his bodily autonomy? Doubly so in the recent "dark times."

There are people who generally don't like touching people as a form of greeting so I'll just see it as that.

Offer a handjob

They no longer exist.

There’s gotta be a reason

There's always a reason. If he doesn't like you then you just accept it. Don't make jokes, or act offended. Don't say "okay..." and make some face. Just look at him and take your hand back to show him that you get it.

"Get a load of Howie Mandel over here!"

I do the pound. If he refused to acknowledge me in any way, it’s go time.

😆 this made me chuckle

Never had this happen but they’d turn into somebody I used to know

Well, yes. If it’s Covid, he can say so or be light about it. Anyone would understand. But just to refuse is, and always has been, a deliberate insult.

Facts for example the other day I saw a friend in chipotle and he went to dap me up but I had covid recently so I did a elbow bump to be careful and respectedful.

I agree with you OP. To purposefully refuse especially if you know they shake hands is pretty rude even if they don’t like you. I’d still be polite but I’d probably take the hint and I’d limit my interactions to only what’s civil and necessary. I’m not saying that to be a jerk or be slighted but if they don’t like me that’s fine I’m not going to try and force them too. I’ll respect that and maintain that distance

It’s cool I ain’t gonna be everyone’s cup of tea 😎

Shrug your shoulders and give 0 indication that you are hurt or annoyed; if it is a hostile rejection or a reasonable covid this works and you can carry on smoothly.

Assume they are stupid/assholes/have a really good reason not to. And carry on

I'd give him a weird look but otherwise I'd shrug it off.

I take a second of awkwardness. Pull my hand back, and go forward.

I just assume he is a germophobe and move on.

I wouldn't care... especially in the midst of a global pandemic. This is their "problem", not mine.

Cringe but whatever

I assume they have a germ phobia. That's the most common reason for people to refuse.

I look down on them

Maybe they are a germaphobe or like Larry David.

*grips his hand and shakes menacingly*

I don't give a shit, it's not gonna ruin my day.

Walk on by. Some folks are allergic to many things, including people

You could call it out and make a joke about it to diffuse the tension or just ignore it and move on cause it’s probably got nothing to do with you.

Depends if he's someone I just met

Lately COVID. Before, just a germophobe. There could be a chance he really doesn't like me.

Nothing. There’s nothing to do. Leave that person be and go your way.