Before I get rolling, I must tell you that shaking hands is not my favorite thing to do. You see, I'm a Germophobe. Yep, I'm a hand sanitizing, don't even think of drinking off my glass, please don't double dip, card carrying...
GERM. O. PHOBE!
GERM. O. PHOBE!
Having said that...I also believe that the handshake is THE MOST important networking tool you have in your networking arsenal. So, I tell myself "suck it up buttercup" and extend my hand to most everyone I meet-usually being the first to extend my hand (tip #1).
One of the most important things to remember, when extending your hand, is that you want to be palm to palm (tip #2) with the other person-whether you are a woman or a man and regardless of whether you are shaking hands with someone of the opposite gender.
WOMEN! Did you read that? No fingertips only (tip #3). Stick that hand out and shake hands with confidence. Set the tone that you are confident and equal.
MEN! No wet noodles (tip #3) but no bone crushers (tip #4) either. Extend your hand and give a firm handshake with everyone.
An easy rule of thumb (no pun intended) is to line up the "v" of your hand with the "v" of your partner's hand (tip #5).
Save those two handed shakes for those you are closer with as it signals a more "intimate" greeting (tip #6).
Now, grab that hand sanitizer and get shaking!
Here's a little funny to set you on your way for the long weekend.
As always, thank you for reading and be sure to...
Say it with Style.
Jen
One of the most important things to remember, when extending your hand, is that you want to be palm to palm (tip #2) with the other person-whether you are a woman or a man and regardless of whether you are shaking hands with someone of the opposite gender.
WOMEN! Did you read that? No fingertips only (tip #3). Stick that hand out and shake hands with confidence. Set the tone that you are confident and equal.
MEN! No wet noodles (tip #3) but no bone crushers (tip #4) either. Extend your hand and give a firm handshake with everyone.
An easy rule of thumb (no pun intended) is to line up the "v" of your hand with the "v" of your partner's hand (tip #5).
Save those two handed shakes for those you are closer with as it signals a more "intimate" greeting (tip #6).
Now, grab that hand sanitizer and get shaking!
Here's a little funny to set you on your way for the long weekend.
As always, thank you for reading and be sure to...
Say it with Style.
Jen
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