Difference between dealings and handlings

[Manuel]

Test No. incompl/advan-2 "Spin Doctors", question 5

I have no wish to have any ......... with a firm like that.

(a) openings
(b) handling
(c) dealings
(d) contacts

Test No. incompl/advan-2 "Spin Doctors", answer 5

I have no wish to have any dealings with a firm like that.

Correct answer: (c) dealings

Your answer was: incorrect
I have no wish to have any handling with a firm like that.
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Please, could you explain why is "dealing" the correct answer to the sentence?. I can't understand the meaning in this sentence and why handling is incorrect. Thanks

[Alan]

The word dealings is often used to mean business contacts. Handling means contact literally with your hands.It could simply mean picking up something,holding it and then putting it down.
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