[header] How to hold hands [title] Gauge the level of interest. [step] If you're out on a date, look for subtle signs that he might be ready for you to hold his hand. If your date has been giving you the cold shoulder all night, this is a sure sign that he is not interested. 
But if he has been walking close to you and seems comfortable, this is a good signal for initiating hand holding. [substeps] If your date has found little ways to initiate gentle physical contact, like playfully pushing you or grabbing your arm, he is more than likely open to holding hands.