Handshake Do's:
- Know when giving a handshake is appropriate
- Look the other person in the eyes before shaking hands
- Offer a greeting before the handshake
- Handshake should be firm but not forceful
- Handshake should last for approximately 2-5 seconds (approx. 2-3 pumps depending on pump rate)
- Shake hands in an up and down motion
- Shake from the elbow
Handshake Don'ts:
- Avoid eye contact
- Have wet hands
- Be too dominant
- Shake like a politician
- Offer a fish hand
- Offer lady fingers
- Offer a sweaty of clammy 4
- Use both hands
- Shake hands at all, bacteria is real
