handshaking “key to making good first impression”

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““Key to Making Good First Key to Making Good First Impression”Impression”

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PurposePurpose

GreetingsGreetings

Agreement (shake on it)Agreement (shake on it)

ReconciliationReconciliation

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CharacteristicsCharacteristics

Extension of handExtension of hand

Amount of pressure appliedAmount of pressure applied

Length of time of shakeLength of time of shake

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Palm to Palm(indicates equality)

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The Dominator(Palm Down)

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The Submissive(Palm Up)

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Politician’s Handshake(Gloved Hand)

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The Snob / Tea time Shake(Fingertip Shake)

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The “Texas Vice”(Knuckle Cruncher)

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The Dead Fish(Limp Hand)

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Clasped Arm(Indicates intimacy)

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The Push Off(Extended Arm)

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Examples:

Primary Colors movie clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEdMlCswcjM (only until 1:44)

Seinfeld clip on handshakes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFUEerAJXRM