Handshake
•When, where, how and whom
to shake hands with?
•The following will answer
most of the questions on the
topic of hand shake.
You would shake hands
•Whenever you are introduced
to someone the business or
social arena.
•On meeting a business or a
social acquaintance.
•When someone comes into
your office or home.
•When you are congratulating
someone-show your enthusiasm
but be aware of shaking the arms of
the socket!
•When you are offering your
sympathy or condolence-the ‘glove’
handshake is very appropriate in
this situation.
•When you greet your host
and hostess.
•While saying ‘goodbye’
taking leave.
Have a firm and not a crushing
handshake. A word of caution
here.
•Please do not shake the other
person’s hand off the shoulder
socket and also be aware of a
person’s physical inability to shake
hands firmly.
•Don’t hold back. Extend your
hands immediately to have a
distinct advantage
•Exception to this rule would be, in
the social arena, the man waits for
the woman to extend her hands
first, especially in Europe.
•It is considered to be in bad form
for the woman not to extend her
hand spontaneously.
•The socially savvy man knows to
wait for the woman to take the
initiative.
•But if the man holds out his hand
first, the woman should take it
graciously accompanied by the
proper verbal greetings!
Happy handshaking!