2. Objective
Learners will be able to demonstrate
how correct handshakes are to be
performed using the 5 S’s of the
perfect handshake.
3. Outline
1) Brief Introduction on “Handshakes”
2) The types of handshakes
3) The Perfect Handshake – The 5 S’s
4) The Perfect Handshake Activity
5) Feedback
6) Quiz Time
7) Recap
4. Introduction
Handshakes are known as:
• Greeting gestures
• Business etiquette procedure
• A form of introduction
The Cultural Differences:
• Indian – Hands together and no eye contact
• African – Soft handshakes, thumbs up
• Arab – Hold both hands
• Asia – Handshake and slight bow
6. The 5 S’s of a Perfect Handshake
SMILE
STRAIGHT
SLIDE
STRENGTH
SHAKE
7. Recap
• Effective handshakes are important
• There are many “non-effective” ways of
performing a handshake
• The 5 S’s of a perfect handshake
ensure that it is done correctly
