The Art of Handshaking
Posted July 10th, 2008 by admin
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When it comes to first impressions, how you shake hands can either give a good impression or a bad one. If you're meeting with an important client or investor, you definitely want to make a good, not a bad impression.
Do's and Don'ts
DO:
- maintain eye contact
- push your hand all the way in to meet “web-to-web” with the other person
- give a firm, but not crushing, handshake
DON'T:
- give a limp handshake
- stop short and shake only the fingers
- look down or away from the other person
- give a lighter handshake to a woman than a man
A handshake done properly conveys interest, confidence, and a welcoming attitude. A limp handshake on the other hand displays a lack of confidence, and timidity. One that is crushing suggests that you want to dominate the other person, or are aggressive.
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