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How to shake hands
By Penny | June 28, 2007
There are several well-known forms of handshakes which people should avoid doing. Here are some of the most popular ones:
1) Palm Crusher
The palm crusher is a kind of handshake which tends to give pain to the other person’s hand. Of course, this is not usually the intention of the initiator of the handshake but is a consequence of over-excitement or anxiousness to make an introduction.
2) Sloppy Joe
This kind of hand shake can be described as lifeless. It depicts lack of interest and sincerity in doing the gesture. It instantly kills the intention and the general purpose of a handshake.
3) Hand Sanitizer
A handshake is a “hand sanitizer†handshake if someone: makes minimal contact with the other person’s hand; or if he overtly wipes his hand after the handshake. This kind of handshake is a dreadful one and instead of building connections and acquaintances, it reverses the purpose of handshaking and instills feelings of anger and hatred.
So how is a proper handshake done? Listed below are the simple steps in making a handshake:
-Approach the person whom you want to shake hands with
-Make eye contact with him/her
-Give him/her a warm smile
-Extend your right hand towards him/her at a comfortable angle
-When he/she extend his/her hand, grasp it until the webs of the palms meet
-Shake a few times
-Make an introduction or a greeting
-End the handshake after 3 to 4 seconds
When someone approaches you and offers a handshake, it is a courteous thing to stand up before shaking his hand. If the right hand is disabled or is carrying something which cannot be put down, shake his hand using the left hand. If both hands are occupied, a simple nod and apology can be done.
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