mastering the handshake

Prepared By

Masum Chowdhury

Manager

Strategic Brand Management Department

masum.pha@gmail.com, 0171-7642874

Relationship Branding

Mastering the Handshake

First ImpressionsThe Rule of 12 in Business

You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

• The first 12 words

• The first 12 steps

• The first 12 inches

• The last 12 inches

The Business HandshakeHandshakes are the physical greetings that go with

your words~ Unknown

• How to shake hands

• When to shake hands

• When not to shake hands

• Handshakes to avoid

Mastering the Handshake

What is Handshake ?

A handshake is more than just a greeting. It is also a

message about your personality and confidence level. In

business, a handshake is an important tool in making

the right first impression.

Types of Handshake

How Many Types ?

The Pull-In

Some people prefer a long handshake, others prefer them

much shorter. Observe the other person and adjust the

duration to the situation, how well you know the person,

and what seems comfortable to them.

The Two-Handed Shake

The Topper

The Finger Squeeze

The Bone Crusher

The Palm Pinch

The Limp Fish

The Proper Handshake

Keep your hand open and make sure your handshake will be a hand

shake, not a finger or palm shake. This means getting the joint of your

thumb (the lower joint - the tissue between your thumb to your

forefinger) nestled into the joint of their thumb. This allows you to

truly have a full handshake.

The Proper Handshake

Firm, but not bone-crushing

The Proper Handshake

Lasts about 3 seconds

The Proper Handshake

May be "pumped" once or twice

from the elbow

The Proper Handshake

Is released after the shake,

even if the introduction continues

The Proper Handshake

Includes good eye contact with the other

person

The Proper Handshake

Hold your drink in your left hand to avoid a

cold, wet handshake

So Practice

The Proper Handshake

When building business relationships

or forming new friendships, Handshake

obviously vital.

Start with eye contact and a smile.

A great handshake isn't just about a physical gesture, it is about

connecting with the other person. It is a physical greeting and you want

to convey your pleasure in greeting the other person. The best way to do

that is with your face and your eyes.

Thanks

for

Perfect Handshake

Prepared By

Masum Chowdhury

Manager

Strategic Brand Management Department

masum.pha@gmail.com, 0171-7642874