THE PROPER HANDSHAKE

THE PROPER HANDSHAKEJune 28, is National Handshake DayHistorically used to show that both people were unarmedThe only physical contact people have when conducting business

Important gauge of confidence, trust, sophistication and moodHANDSHAKE (cont.)Surveys show that prospective employers more likely to overlook visible body piercings and tattoos than an ineffective handshake.Twice as likely to be remembered than no handshake (good handshake)

HANDSHAKEWhen to shake hands: Introductions, start or end of meetings, offering congratulations, expressing gratitude, completing an agreement. In sports, conveys a spirit of good sportsmanship.

MECHANICSExtend right arm slightly angled across chest with thumb upLock hands, web to web contact (thumb joint to thumb joint)Apply firm, even pressure (follow their lead)Pump hand two to three times (2 to 3 sec)HANDSHAKE TIPS (cont.)Stand upMake eye contact.

Repeat other persons name once or twice while smiling.Lower ranking individual should not initiate handshake.Avoid limp and bone crushing pressures (womens handshake should be firm and its okay for man to extend first. Not so years ago)

HANDSHAKING (Cont.)Dont attempt to shift the grip if position is wrong.

Hold handshake for 2 to 3 seconds.

Keep left hand down. In some cases, okay to put under elbow or on shoulder of person.

Be familiar with customs in other countries. Middle East, very firm= rude, Japan = frequent/bow, China= vigorous, Kuwait= inappropriate to shake hands with unrelated female.

SIMPLE KEYS TO SUCCESS1. Show up on time

2. Do what you say

3. Finish what you start

4. Say please and thank youTHANK YOU !

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