Is it polite to shake a girls hand when introducing yourself?

[TheStarboy]

Out of courteousy, I shake girls hands like i do for other guys when first meeting them at parties. It usually takes them by surprise and i haven't had much success.

[KrakenAttackin]

I used to shake women's hands but now I only do of they offer.

[TheStarboy]

Ah, I kept forcing handshakes.
Have to be more sensitive

[Nikki1989]

Not my style but yes, it is polite.