from Virginia Tech's website...
Need Practice On The Handshake?
If you visit us for walk-in advising or an appointment, we'll be glad to give you feedback on your handshake.
Handshake feedback is also a part of our (...) program.
Handshake feedback is also a part of our (...) program.
Handshakes are extremely important...
A good handshake that makes a positive impression:
• Firm.
• Dry.
• Full contact, palm to palm.
• When you extend your right hand, your palm faces left, not up or down.
• Gender neutral. Women and men give and receive the same type of handshake.
• Held for about two to three seconds.
• Eye contact during handshake.
• Exchange verbal introduction or greeting during handshake.
and...
• Smile (unless handshake occurs during expression of condolence or other situation in which a smile would not convey the appropriate message).
• Firm.
• Dry.
• Full contact, palm to palm.
• When you extend your right hand, your palm faces left, not up or down.
• Gender neutral. Women and men give and receive the same type of handshake.
• Held for about two to three seconds.
• Eye contact during handshake.
• Exchange verbal introduction or greeting during handshake.
and...
• Smile (unless handshake occurs during expression of condolence or other situation in which a smile would not convey the appropriate message).