In a world filled with hand gestures ranging from slaps and finger snaps to high fives and fist bumps, there’s a lot you can tell from a person by the way they greet you. There are times and places for each of these greetings. You deal with dozens of interactions every day.
But, don’t ever doubt the impact of a solid handshake. There is something about an old tradition that keeps us civilized in social situations. This should be used especially upon the first social interaction. There is nothing worse than a wimpy handshake and a flimsy shake shows lack of interest and lack of respect for yourself.
First impressions are key and if done improperly are hard to undue. A suitable greeting starts with a simple, yet strong handshake. You want to make sure that you let the person know you’re there so don’t slack. Here’s how to do it right: Smile, make eye contact, extend your arm, open your palm and push your hand all the way into theirs, up to the thumb, and grip. Shake hands firmly and release after you introduce yourself. In a follow up statement, repeat the person’s name. By repeating the name aloud it will increase your chances of remembering their name in future social gatherings. “Hello my name is Keith. It’s a pleasure meeting you, John.”
- Your Style Guy
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