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
Well, I hope this is very much useful in everyday's life..
From India, Madras
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
Well, I hope this is very much useful in everyday's life..
From India, Madras
Hi Naveed,
Its really a good article . You know when i interviewed people. after interview or after completion of Joining formalities i always welcome to my organisation by firm Handshake.
But to be very frank many times people have the hesitation when a girl takes initiative & i felt very guilty that in this modern era also people are so narrow minded.
A firm handshake always gives a indication how much confident & smart you are.
Once again nice to have this info from you.
Keep it up.
Regards,
Mona
From India, Mumbai
8Its really a good article . You know when i interviewed people. after interview or after completion of Joining formalities i always welcome to my organisation by firm Handshake.
But to be very frank many times people have the hesitation when a girl takes initiative & i felt very guilty that in this modern era also people are so narrow minded.
A firm handshake always gives a indication how much confident & smart you are.
Once again nice to have this info from you.
Keep it up.
Regards,
Mona
From India, Mumbai
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