Shake Hands During Introductions

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Part of the video series: Business Dress & Etiquette

Summary: A good handshake is still customary business etiquette for introductions. Learn to succeed in business introductions in this free business etiquette video.

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Tracy Goodwin Tracy Goodwin has a master’s in corporate communication and 10 years experience in professional speaking. Recipient of numerous public speaking awards and is ... read more

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Shake Hands During Introductions

Alright. You are going to be meeting someone. We're talking about introductions and the important things that you want to make sure that you do in introductions if you want to have proper business etiquette. And, the next thing I want to talk about is a real big one. The handshake. Alright. The first impression of someone is usually made within the first thirty to sixty seconds. And, what's the first thing that we traditionally do when we're meeting someone is shake their hand. Well, you always want to shake someone's hand when you are being introduced to them. Unless, it goes against their culture. But, you want to make sure you take a look at your hand to make sure that you don't miss their hand. You put your thumbs, you wrap your thumbs around web to web. Palm to palm. Firm hand grasp. Not mamby pamby, oh I don't want to touch you. And, not I am so strong I crush your bones. Alright. Just firm. Because, what that shows is respect. Courtesy. I'm glad to meet you. I'm glad to know you. It shows sincerity. It shows professionalism. So, the handshake is very important. Whether it's on a job interview, a business meeting, a new employee. Whatever it is, pay attention to your handshake and follow those rules.

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