2006-07-31 08:17:25 · 10 answers · asked by elle101604 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Firm handshake. Too soft people think you're cold toward them. Too hard they think you're aggresive (and it hurts too). Maintain eye contact and smile to show you're friendly but not someone to be intimidated.
2006-07-31 09:32:16 · answer #1 · answered by Juju 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please no wimpy handshakes! This applies whether you are shaking hands with a man or another woman. Always give a firm handshake. It shows confidence and self-assurance.
Guys: Please take note of the above. When you are shaking with a woman, please don't assume she wants a baby shake. Also, don't go overboard and act as though you're in an arm wrestling contest with one of the boys. Had that happen too!
2006-07-31 09:05:22 · answer #2 · answered by Apple21 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firm, hearty, thick and quick. For some reason that's how you tell people your confident and not intimidated by them at all.
Be nice don't squeeze so hard, just grip.Don't look down at your hands or anything. Keep eye contact. This rule is not sex biased.
that is unless, your dating this person your meeting then well gentle, long, and I don't know it's your hand
2006-07-31 11:20:35 · answer #3 · answered by Psychia22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medium. Use your left hand, palm down. This shows the person you are single or married. (ring or no ring)
If its a business meeting, still use your left hand, but just shake twice, briskly, and at a medium squeeze.
2006-07-31 08:31:03 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Krista ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firm....not too soft and not too hard. Make and maintain eye contact with a polite and welcoming smile.
2006-07-31 09:51:05 · answer #5 · answered by Autumn BrighTree 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a very firm handshake. Once a man shook my hands and it was limp - really creepy!
2006-07-31 09:34:13 · answer #6 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A firm handshake is suitable for a female too. It's what I do!
2006-07-31 08:20:25 · answer #7 · answered by i luv teh fishes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive been told several times that my handshake is too firm! i still do it thought, i think it shows youre not shy!
2006-07-31 09:03:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SPIT ON YOUR HANDS FIRST THEN THEY WILL REFUSE TO SHAKE WITH YOU !! SO NO NEED TO FIGURE OUT HOW SOFT OR HARD!
IF YOU HATE THEM SQUEEZE HARDER!
2006-07-31 08:24:13 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Softly as a woman should always.....
2006-07-31 16:14:38 · answer #10 · answered by silhouette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋