THE HANDSHAKE By Quint Gfroerer The handshake is
THE HANDSHAKE By: Quint Gfroerer
The handshake is the most common way to greet people around the world. Started in the fifth century in Greece A symbol of peace to show that neither person was carrying a weapon HISTORY OF HANDSHAKE
Use the handshake at the beginning or end of a meeting, or whenever it seems appropriate. Be the first to extend your right hand Your hand should be perpendicular to the ground It should be firm but not rock hard Shake their hand firmly once or twice WHAT TO DO
Do not Put your hand face up or face down Shake too hard or too soft Shake just their fingers Shake too long Come too close to the person WHAT NOT TO DO
Every culture greets in different ways. In Tibet, people stick their tongues out Maori from New Zealand touch noses Ethiopians touch shoulders I the Congo, male friends touch foreheads. In many countries in Asia, people bow In Europe, people hug or kiss each other on the cheek. OTHER CULTURES
Visually impaired Missing or non-functioning right hand. . . First offer, and if they say yes, guide your hand to meet with their hand. Shake with their left hand If someone isn’t able to shake at all… Avoid the handshake all together PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
When you are introduced to someone When you say goodbye to someone At the beginning and end of a meeting Whenever it seems appropriate within a business context Sealing a deal WHEN TO SHAKE HANDS
Someone offers you their left hand… Offer your left hand as well They have sweaty palms… Act like you don’t care Someone doesn’t shake when you offer… Put your hand back to your side and finish the conversation Your hands are full… Put the stuff down and offer the handshake WHAT DO YOU DO IF…
The handshake symbolizes a greeting Symbolizes that you are friendly INTRODUCE YOURSELF
Keep a good posture Eye contact Good grip Wrap your thumb around theirs Shake firmly Perpendicular to the ground TECHNIQUE
The puller The pusher The two-handed handshake The top-handed handshake DIFFERENT STYLES OF HANDSHAKES
This type occurs when you pull the peson’s hand toward you It can result in the person coming closer to you It is informal It can lead to the person feeling uncomfortable Try to avoid this type STYLE 1: THE PULLER
Occurs when the person is pushed away from you Informal Can lead to the person feeling like you don’t want them near you Try to avoid this handshake STYLE 2: THE PUSHER
Done by putting your hand on top oof the other’s hand Appropriate with politicians, family, or close friends Can lead to the person feeling uncomfortable STYLE 3: THE TWO-HANDED HANDSHAKE
Establishes dominance Can make the other person feel submissive Only should be used in politics or competitions Done by turning the handshake so your hand is on top of the other’s hand STYLE 4: THE TOP-HANDED HANDSHAKE
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