Normally when we greet a person, handshake is the first body language & also a first impression to others.
Now here is some research about what a handshake says about you.
1. A weak handshake shows the person is lack of confidence.
2. A handshake with both hand is also called a politician handshake. The initiator is trying to show his sincerity.
3. A handshake with taking an upper hand is showing over confidence of initiator & a controller. It's also called as a dictator handshake.
4. A very quick brush off handshake shows the initiator is don't care & don't have time to this person.
5. A too hard or too long handshake shows negative excess or overcompensation.
6. A handshake with only grasp finger shows the insecurity of the person.
7. A claw of a lobster, the other person’s thumb and fingers touch the palm
of your hand. The person doing this fears connecting at a deep level and
may have challenges building relationships.
8. A handshake without eye contact shows the shyness & insecurity of the person.
9.Finally, the right way to shake someone’s hand. Remember to:
- Keep good posture
- Make eye contact
- Hold your RIGHT hand out
- Give a good firm shake
- Follow the 2 seconds rule
- Smile!
- Greet the other person and repeat their name