Shaking hands after Torah reading

[Hart60]

I notice that it's customary to shake hands with someone as they return to their seat after reading from the Torah,my question is should I as a non Jew also offer a handshake ?

Thanks,
Dan.

[Yisroelp]

I notice that it's customary to shake hands with someone as they return to their seat after reading from the Torah,my question is should I as a non Jew also offer a handshake ?

You mean after you're called up? Only joking. Sure, why not shake hands?

[Hart60]

Thanks for the reply YP -

You mean after you're called up? Only joking.

It would truly be an honour,but I don't think I'm likely to be called up as a Gentile, even in our Shul,

Sure, why not shake hands?

Well I don't really know for sure why they shake hands,I guess it's a form of appreciation and like saying well done.

Thanks,
Dan.