Six Tips for a Good Handshake
by Hilka Klinkenberg

Handshakes are the only acceptable physical contact for men & women in the business arena.

 

1	Handshakes are the universally accepted business greeting. Hugs & kisses are taboo in the business arena.
2	You are judged by the quality of the handshake.
3	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
4	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
5	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
6	Handshaking Tips if your hands tend to be clammy, spray them with antiperspirant at least once a day avoid giving a cold, wet handshake by keeping your drink in the left hand

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