What Does Your Handshake Say About You

What Does Yur Handshake Say About YouWe all think we have a killer handshake. And weve all shaken a few hands that left us feeling less than impressed. Find out if any of these subpar shakes apply to you. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) The Cold FishThe worst handshake is the limp handshake. It makes everybody squeamish. If youre not squeezing or shaking, but merely laying your hand (or worse, just your fingers) into someone elses, then it might be time for remedial work.The Wet FishRegardless of the limpness factor, if your hand is sweaty or clammy, you dont stand a chance of making a good first impression. Clamminess implies that you are nervousor worse, illor just generally moist. If sweating is a herausforderung for you, try using a bit of talc after you wash your hands to keep them dry.The PrincessYou know who you are. You lay your fingers daintily into someone elses waiting grip, but nothing further. Unless youre actually royalty, this is sending all the wrong signals. Man up and shake handsThe Knuckle CrusherYou also know who you are. You enjoy watching people flinch as you shock and awe them with your grip and grasp. If youre not aware of your own strength, ask yourself does your handshake make peoples eyes water? Can you feel their rings crushing their fingers? If so, go a little gentler.The CreeperIndustry standard is grab, shake three times, release. If youre lingering any longer than the time it takes to pump your interviewers hand a couple of times, then youre lingering too long. Save the tender contact for the dinner table with your sweetheart and get back to business.The Two-HanderThis is for family on occasions such as funerals and weddings and reunions. Or for your Great Aunt Rita. Or for politicians and priests. Its not for you. And certainly not for the office. Stick to the basicsWe make our first impression in just over five minutes thats not a lot of time. Dont spoil it with a bad handshake.Ins tead, follow the golden rule warm, friendly, confident, and dry. Make sure to touch the web of your hand (between your thumb and index finger) to theirs, grip comfortably and firmly (not too firmly), shake three times (but not religiously), let go, and smile your surest smile.