Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Etiquette Books
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Step 1
Extend your right hand to meet the other person's right hand.
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Step 2
Point your thumb upward toward the other person's arm and extend your arm at a slight downward angle.
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Step 3
Wrap your hand around the other person's hand when your thumb joints come together.
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Step 4
Grasp the hand firmly and squeeze gently once. Remember that limp handshakes are a big turnoff, as are bone-crushing grasps.
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Step 5
Hold the handshake for 2 to 3 seconds.
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Step 6
Pump your hand up and down a few times to convey sincerity. (This gesture is optional.)
Comments
DudeChillOut said
on 2/24/2009 lol.
mesr1993 said
on 5/8/2008 As a woman, I like firm handshakes with other women and men. I dont like when I shake a woman's hand and it feels like a limp fish. I also dont like when a man puts his hand out to shake mine. I think it is proper and courteous for a man to wait for a woman and for a woman to shake hands with some firmness.
mesr1993 said
on 5/8/2008 As a woman, I like firm handshakes with other women and men. I dont like when I shake a woman's hand and it feels like a limp fish. I also dont like when a man puts his hand out to shake mine. I think it is proper and courteous for a man to wait for a woman and for a woman to shake hands with some firmness.
mesr1993 said
on 5/8/2008 As a woman, I like firm handshakes with other women and men. I dont like when I shake a woman's hand and it feels like a limp fish. I also dont like when a man puts his hand out to shake mine. I think it is proper and courteous for a man to wait for a woman and for a woman to shake hands with some firmness.
kerton said
on 12/25/2007 My friends father only has his left arm. I am not sure if I should shake with the left or right. Typically when he extends his hand it is raised and his palm is facing down. I then extend my right hand with the palm facing up and he then will bring his hand down and gasp my hand. Your thoughts would be appreicated.