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Don't get too uptight about something so simple. Smile, and relax, practice if you want, but when the time comes don't concentrate so hard that you look stiff and unnatural.

Don't get too uptight about something so simple. Smile, and relax, practice if you want, but when the time comes don't concentrate so hard that you look stiff and unnatural.

If you have sweaty palms, condition you hand with antiperspirant. Rub it on at night and then wash it off in the morning, you will eventually create a build up and won't have a squishy hand.

If you have sweaty palms, condition you hand with antiperspirant. Rub it on at night and then wash it off in the morning, you will eventually create a build up and won't have a squishy hand.

A successful hand shake feels good and never closes on the fingers. Make sure the web of the hands are contacting before gripping. Look or feel that the hands are properly aligned before making a firm grip. Too quick to close will result in grabbing the fingers and a desire for a premature release.

You should have a firm (yet comfortable) handshake, or else your hand will feel like a limp fish. People will think that you have low self-esteem!

I heard that interpretation of handshakes is useful. If a person's hand is on top of yours, he thinks he's better than you. If below, then it's the opposite. If equal, you are considered equal. I just heard this ...

Especially when shaking hands with a woman, make your handshake firm but don't crush her hand. Let the woman determine the firmness of the handshake; follow her lead.

When a gentleman wants to shake a hand with a lady,it is much better that the lady extends her hand first.

When shaking a person's hand for the first time, it is often wise to let them determine the length and firmness of the handshake. Follow suit, and maintain pressure until they release.

If you are at a party or any place where you may happen to be milling around with a beverage in your hand, be sure to hold it in your left hand. This avoids a potentially cold and clammy (disgusting) handshake.

How to shake hands with someone who is missing their right hand? There is divided opinion on this one but if you do notice that someone does not have a right hand (either because of an injury or a congenital problem), then extend your left hand to shake left hands.

You reach for his/her hand and you only see 2 1/2 fingers and a thumb. What to do? Brace yourself and shake it as if everything is fine and dandy. Whatever you do, don't hesitate or jump back.

You should have a firm (yet comfortable) handshake, or else your hand will feel like a limp fish. People will think that you have low self-esteem!

It is very important to make eye contact, as it demonstrates sincerity.

If you are at a party or any place where you may happen to be milling around with a beverage in your hand, be sure to hold it in your left hand. This avoids a potentially cold and clammy (disgusting) handshake.

A successful hand shake feels good and never closes on the fingers. Make sure the web of the hands are contacting before gripping. Look or feel that the hands are properly aligned before making a firm grip. Too quick to close will result in grabbing the fingers and a desire for a premature release.

When a gentleman wants to shake a hand with a lady,it is much better that the lady extends her hand first.

According to old Naval etiquette, a man should never extend his hand to a woman first. A smile and a nod will do. If she wants to shake, a gentleman takes her hand as if to kiss it and shakes it by holding it (not gripping it).

Male/Female = Male should never offer(or initiate) a handshake to a female. Female always does. Female/Female = Older female offers the handshake or one socially higher(boss offers the handshake to her employee) The same applies for Male/Male.

I heard that interpretation of handshakes is useful. If a person's hand is on top of yours, he thinks he's better than you. If below, then it's the opposite. If equal, you are considered equal. I just heard this ...

If you come into a situation where you need to shake hands, but your hand is currently holding something that would be difficult to trade, you can shake with the wrong hand. The trick is to rotate your arm so that your hand is upside down. It feels a little different, but it's still pretty comfortable. For example, if shaking with your left hand to another person's right hand, barrel-roll your arm and hand 180 degrees clockwise and shake their hand.

Especially when shaking hands with a woman, make your handshake firm but don't crush her hand. Let the woman determine the firmness of the handshake; follow her lead.

How to shake hands with someone who is missing their right hand? There is divided opinion on this one but if you do notice that someone does not have a right hand (either because of an injury or a congenital problem), then extend your left hand to shake left hands.

Many cultures are hestitant about shaking hands. Within the Native American community, it's done with gentleness and great respect. Eye contact is not a comfortable action, so don't look for it.