I work with a number of Hasidic clients. They cannot touch a woman, so shaking hands with them (a common business greeting when you meet with a client) is out of the question. Instead, we usually both put our hands behind our backs and bow to one another. In no way, shape or form do I consider them submissive to me, nor do I consider myself consider myself submissive to them. I'm sure they feel the same way that I do. It's a gesture of respect.