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What Does Your Handshake Say About You?
May 20, 2008
It’s no secret that how you walk, how you stand, and how you hold your head can say a lot about you. While we may not always think of a handshake as more than a form of greeting, it is an act that conveys authority, self-assurance, and professionalism. Not knowing how to perform a handshake properly can create some unfavorable impressions. Here’s four ways to avoid and of course the right way to shake someone’s hand:
Ways to Avoid
- Offer a limp handshake and you’ll be perceived as weak or lacking confidence.
- Offer too firm a handshake and be perceived as forceful.
- Break contact too soon and be perceived as distracted or disinterested.
- Hold on for too long and be perceived as being too friendly or even creepy.
The Right Way
- Offer a firm handshake by connecting index finger and thumb firmly with the other person’s. Hold contact for 3-4 seconds. Pump 2-3 times from the elbow. This is confident and always appropriate.
No one likes a limp handshake so always be ready to initiate a handshake, demonstrating your eagerness to meet the person. Make sure you’re standing when you shake hello or goodbye—it shows respect for yourself and the other person. In addition, always look the other person in the eye.
Posted by Shanu Singh Guliani on May 20, 2008 | Comments (0)
