The perfect handshake

04/09/2009 – Teacher Nessemm


Hello Everybody,

The content bellow referred the English class we have had yesterday. Please sorry about my mistakes bellow it is part of the learning process, I am just starting to write in English.

Please enjoy this blog.

In the first part of the class we have learned about a perfect handshake and importance about it.

The video “the perfect handshake” has been presented to us, if you are interested to see this interview about handshakes please access the following link to see the video: http://today.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=812108

The following topics were discussed after to see that movie:

- The importance of handshakes
-“Nothing is more important than a firm and good handshake” That sums everything.

- Handshakes are part of the symbolic communication “channels”.
-The handshake is part of the communication channel, part of the body language. It is very important in formal or informal processes. We can use for example meet a new friend or start a business negotiation.

-Don’t miss to look to another person in his eyes during the handshake; it is part of the “perfect handshake”.

- Different types of handshakes and their meanings
-Classic: Quick, Firm, Dry, looking at his eyes.

-Bone crusher: Show domination, but it’s very offensive in some cultures and it´s not recommended mainly for women.

- Some of the more popular handshake types
-The classic handshake is the more popular and it is good way to don´t make mistakes.

- The ideal handshake
-In my opinion the ideal handshake is the classic, because it is common, firm and represents respect to another person.

- Should men treat women differently when shaking hands?
-For sure men treat women differently because they know the women are “fragile” and they can´t do a bone crusher handshake for example. There is no reason for this.

- Do handshakes correctly show a person´s feelings or personality?
-The correct handshake represent a good start during the “meet process”, but it is impossible to do a correct diagnosis about the another person personality.

Thank you!!!

See ya!

Daniel