Handshakes are the only acceptable physical contact for Men & Women in the business arena. Handshakes are the universally accepted business greeting. You are judged by the quality of the handshake. Here are some tips for you to give an acceptable / impressive handshake.
A good handshake:
keep the fingers together with the thumb up and open
slide your hand into the other person's so that each person's web of skin between thumb and forefingers touches the other's
squeeze firmly.
A proper handshake:
Is firm but not bone-crushing
lasts about 3 seconds
may be "pumped" once or twice from the elbow
is released after the shake, even if the introduction continues
includes good eye contact with the other person
Extend a hand when:
Meeting someone for the first time
Meeting someone you haven't seen for a while
Greeting your host(ess)
Greeting guests
Saying good-bye to people at a gathering
Someone else extends a hand
Handshaking Tips:
Avoid giving a cold, wet handshake by keeping your drink in the left hand.
If your hands tends to be clammy, spray them with anti-perspirant at least once a day
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