1. Begin With an Oral Introduction of Yourself
Before extending your hand, introduce yourself. Extending your hand should be part of an introduction, not a replacement for using your voice. Extending your hand without a voice greeting may make you appear nervous or overly aggressive.A2. Pump Your Hand Only 2-3 Times
Holding on for more than three or four seconds can make other people feel uncomfortable.3. Shake From Your Elbow
4. Do Not Use a Forceful Grip
A handshake should be a friendly or respectful gesture, not a show of physical strength.5. Avoid Offering a “Fish Hand”
A limp hand is never a good idea when it comes to a business handshake. Do return the grip, but do not get into a power struggle, even if the other person squeezes too hard.6. Forget “Lady Fingers”
Extend your entire hand, and be sure to grasp using your entire hand as well.7. One Hand is Better than Two
Avoid the urge to handshake with two hands.8. Shaking a Sweaty Hand
Do not immediately wipe your hands on your clothing, handkerchief, or tissue. You can discretely wipe them on something after you are out of site, and wash them later.9. Ending a Handshake
End the handshake after 3-4 seconds, or 2-3 pumps. In order to avoid creating an awkward moment, your shake should end before the oral introduction exchange does. Without conversation taking place during the entire handshake, it becomes too intimate, and can feel more like hand holding.
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