I was at an event recently and I received the worst handshake ever. I will not easily forget that person, at least not until the bruise on my hand goes away.
A good handshake can make or break your first impression. In order to be a successful individual, one needs to focus on manners and etiquette and a proper handshake is part of it. A personable handshake involves a strong grip, maintained eye contact and deliberate pumps up and down. A lazy handshake makes you appear disinterested, sort of like a five-fingered yawn. If you're overzealous, however, it's distracting and annoying. I am not going to sit here and explain the details on a good handshake as there is plenty of info online, so do the research yourself. I was amazed on how much information is out there on the subject.
Always end your hand-shake with a pleasant smile and eye-contact. A handshake is just a simple gesture, but it is an important part of etiquette which every social being should learn.
