One of the most exciting aspects of starting a new relationship is learning everything you can about your new partner and sharing intimate details about yourself. Body language can reveal a lot about you, and men very often look at a woman’s hands on a first date. In fact, there are several things your hands can reveal about your personality, mindset, ambitions, and more before you even end up dating.

One of the first things men notice on their hands is jewelry. The first and most important question is whether he is wearing a wedding ring. The type and amount of jewelry a woman wears can also reveal clues about her personality. Your choice of jewelry can tell a man whether you are cheerful or modest.

Your strength

When a man takes a woman’s hand for the first time, they both silently appreciate each other. Men pay attention to the strength of a woman’s grip. While women generally have much smaller hands than men, this also means they have less strength. However, grip can determine whether you have energy and determination. If your handshake is too strong, you can look masculine, and if it’s too weak, you’ll look like you lack energy. The right amount of force in your grip should be firm, but not too much. This will show him that she is a pleasant and determined woman who is willing to work on the challenges that come her way.

Your feminine side

There’s a famous episode of Seinfeld in which one of the actors likes a woman but can’t accept her “manly hands.” In reality, there is nothing wrong with having such hands. It is a useful trait filled with many positive aspects of your personality. This may mean that you have larger than average hands with thick fingers and short nails. It’s a less common hand shape for women, but it represents stability, reliability, hard work, and quiet strength, which are incredible qualities to have and display.

Nails

Most men will only pay attention to your nails if something special is going on, such as if they are long and groomed or short and bitten. Surprisingly, if your nails are extremely short because you bite your nails nervously, this can suggest to a man that you are overly critical. On the other hand, long nails can mean that you are intuitive, as they grow from the tips of your fingers where your “mental” area is located. It can also indicate that you don’t like manual work, but this usually only happens if you also have poor control.

Age

The look of your hand can also tell how old you are. People who have smooth and elastic skin here are often young and lively, while people with various spots on their palms can show their age. How well you take care of your hands can show your attention to detail. Scratches and cuts indicate that you work with your hands or that you may have pets that you play with.