15 Times French President Francois Hollande Messed Up A Handshake

The Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant found that no one wants to shake Hollande’s hand. Sad face.

This is French President Francois Hollande. As president, he hosts many foreign guests at the Élysée Palace. He is also meant to shake many hands. Often, however, he shakes no hands.

This is French President Francois Hollande. As president, he hosts many foreign guests at the Élysée Palace. He is also meant to shake many hands. Often, however, he shakes no hands.

Handout / Reuters

Here he is not shaking hands with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.

Here he is not shaking hands with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.

BERTRAND LANGLOIS/AFP / Getty Images

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani? Also not shaking hands.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani? Also not shaking hands.

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Here he is missing the mark with Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic.

Here he is missing the mark with Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic.

Charles Platiau / Reuters


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