Give A Great Handshake. Make that first a good one - we have all the advice on giving a great handshake. Job interviews, introductions, meeting friends- this video deals with it all!
STEP 1: ORIGINS
It is believed that the handshake from ancient times, as friendly greeting to confirm you had no weapons in your dominant hand - the right. To this day it's the norm to shake with your right. Unless you are in a secret society - or the boy scouts.
It's customary to shake when; meeting, , to congratulate, or to seal a deal.
STEP 2: FIRST CONTACT
Never grab someone's hand without warning, that would be strange. the receiver is aware of your presence, approach from the front, make eye contact and smile.
STEP 3: REACH OUT
Step in towards them with your right hand enthusiastically outstretched, fingers together, thumb slightly separated. Your elbow should be at a comfortable angle, too straight and you will look stiff and over bearing.
STEP 4: THE WEB
This is the fleshy section between your thumb and forefinger. As you go into to the shake slot your hands together until the webs are interlocked. This is the secret to a good handshake - before web contact makes for a weak, hand shake.
