Handshakes are gestures of acknowledgement and greeting that offer an insight into the other person. They are used on a daily basis so you should take the time to understand how to perform and analyze them.

You should grasp the other person's hand firmly when shaking hands with them. The strength of your grip will communicate how confident you are. Establish eye contact but maintain a distance of an arm's length. Shake the other person's hand a couple of times, pause briefly, then drop the hand. Use your eyes and smile to communicate a positive message. That is a standard handshake but there are the following variations in use by others.

The I'll Take The Lead Shake. The initiator wants to communicate that they are in control. They'll grab your right hand using their right and will then place their left on top like a glove. They're trying to show you can trust them yet instead it leads to feeling overpowered and uncomfortable.

The Aggressive Shake. You'll feel a crush of your fingers and an overstated up and down movement whilst you're shaking hands. They're sending you a message that they're physically stronger than you and that they are going to control your meeting. Those that shake hands like this want to be seen as being confident but they normally give the impression of being aggressive.

The Slippery Shake. The people who perform this dislike handshakes and want to finish the experience as quickly as possible. You'll find your hand is left hanging in mid air after they lightly grip it before letting go a second later. They want to keep you at a distance and likely favor to avoid even minimal familiarity with others.

The Limp Shake. A handshake like this feels as though the person you are greeting has no feeling in their hand. People who do this give others a poor impression of themselves. It expresses that they won't be a threat to you but also that they can't be counted on.

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