Right Handshake For Better Impression

By Super

Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 13:33

First impression is the last impression and what creates the impression is your body language. The way you sit, walk, listen and carry yourself, speaks volumes about you as a person. The most common gesture nowadays is handshake. Handshake though a common gesture used with friends, in office and in meetings is actually the most important part of your body language and thus your handshake needs to be perfect.

The art of handshake was started hundreds of years ago by the English. It was a gesture of acceptance and usually the two heads of the team would shake hands when they agree on a deal. In the due course of time, the art of handshake has taken a more casual form and is practiced in every situation but it's importance remains the same. A right of handshake is very important for the right impression.

Types Of handshake

1.Palm Down – Palm down handshake is when you extend your hand palm down to another person. This kind of handshake shows authority and dominance. It makes you seem on a higher post. This kind of a handshake almost forces the other person to extend his hand. When you are talking to your juniors this gesture maybe accepted but many others may take it as your arrogance.

2.Vertical Palm – This way of extending your hand shows corporation. This is the most accepted form of handshake. It shows your respect for others and your submissive attitude.

3.Palm Up – This gesture is a subtle way of showing that you are at their service. Though it may work at some places, in others it might speak negative of you and expose the bit too submissive side of you.

How Should You Hold The Hand?

A handshake confirms your acceptance of a decision and thus the pressure and duration matters a lot. When you take a hand, the pressure should be comfortably strong. It portrays you as a strong and dedicated person. Never hold the hand for long. It shows your submission and confused state of mind.

Never just touch fingers for the sake of handshake. It is shows your disinterest. It also portrays you as a confused person who is not serious with work.

While you are shaking hands. You should touch palm to palm and not just half the palm. Half the palm is as good as touching fingers.

Five Golden Rules Of Handshake

1.Vertical handshake is safe and best.
2.Hold the hand with right pressure and not too tight.
3.Never shake the hand with a jerk.
4.Don't hold the hand for more than a few seconds.
5.Look into the eye while shaking hands.