handshakes: making the first impression

HANDSHAKE:

MAKING A GOOD

IMPRESSION

UNIVERSITY OF SAN JOSE – RECOLETOS

Presentation Skills

MARK CEDRICK C. ANTONINO

Faculty, CICCT

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STEP 1

KNOW WHEN TO

SHAKE

HANDSHAKE:

MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION

STEP 1

KNOW WHEN TO

SHAKE

HANDSHAKE:

MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION

• When you are introduced to someone

• When you say goodbye to someone

• At the beginning or the end of a business, social,

church, or other meeting

• Whenever it seems appropriate within a

business context, such as sealing a deal.

• Before and After a Job Interview

STEP 2

EXTEND HAND

FIRST

HANDSHAKE:

MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION

STEP 3

EXTEND STRAIGHT

AND PROPER

HANDSHAKE:

MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION

STEP 3

EXTEND STRAIGHT

AND PROPER

HANDSHAKE:

MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION

• Always use Right, except if there is no right.

• Have the web properly formed and both webs

should meet.

STEP 4

FIRM BUT NOT

HARD

HANDSHAKE:

MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION

STEP 5

PROPER POSTURE

HANDSHAKE:

MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION

STEP 6

SHAKE FIRM ONCE

OR TWICE

HANDSHAKE:

MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION

STEP 6

SHAKE FIRM ONCE

OR TWICE

HANDSHAKE:

MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION

• A normal handshake only lasts for 5

seconds

• Avoid Pumping

STEP 7

EYE CONTACT

HANDSHAKE:

MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION

HANDSHAKE:

MAKING A GOOD

IMPRESSION

NOTES:

• Sweaty Hands

• Wash or Sanitize hands

Interpret handshakes as follows:

• A violent shake or squeeze will have

people thinking you're aggressive.

• A limp handshake will have people

thinking that you lack interest or

substance; it also shows a lack of

confidence.

• Too much pumping/shaking will have

people thinking you're clingy or pushy.

HANDSHAKE:

MAKING A GOOD

IMPRESSION

UNIVERSITY OF SAN JOSE – RECOLETOS

Presentation Skills

MARK CEDRICK C. ANTONINO

Faculty, CICCT