2. Handshake
• When, where, how and whom
to shake hands with?
• The following will answer
most of the questions on the
topic of hand shake.
3. You would shake hands
• Whenever you are introduced
to someone the business or
social arena.
• On meeting a business or a
social acquaintance.
• When someone comes into
your office or home.
4. • When you are congratulating
someone-show your enthusiasm
but be aware of shaking the arms of
the socket!
• When you are offering your
sympathy or condolence-the ‘glove’
handshake is very appropriate in
this situation.
5. • When you greet your host
and hostess.
• While saying ‘goodbye’
taking leave.
Have a firm and not a crushing
handshake. A word of caution
here.
6. • Please do not shake the other
person’s hand off the shoulder
socket and also be aware of a
person’s physical inability to shake
hands firmly.
• Don’t hold back. Extend your
hands immediately to have a
distinct advantage
7. • Exception to this rule would be, in
the social arena, the man waits for
the woman to extend her hands
first, especially in Europe.
• It is considered to be in bad form
for the woman not to extend her
hand spontaneously.
8. • The socially savvy man knows to
wait for the woman to take the
initiative.
• But if the man holds out his hand
first, the woman should take it
graciously accompanied by the
proper verbal greetings!
Happy handshaking!
