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Sam2
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LF: Yeah, and the Gemara (see Rashi there) says that that is talking about those types of Arayos (like Bito Mei’Anusaso) that might not have an obvious Issur.

DY: Yeah, it would be a better policy. But I get very nervous while on the spot and she stuck her hand out and then I hesitated then she gave a weird look and I really didn’t know what to do. But I knew that it wasn’t Assur so I decided just to shake her hand.