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2. THE PUSHER HANDSHAKE
•While the person shakes your hand, he extends his arm to
maintain a certain distance to you.
•Meaning:
•He needs space and he’s not letting you in.
•What to do:
•Keep that distance as reducing it will make the other person
uncomfortable.

3. THE PUSHER HANDSHAKE

4. TWO-HANDED HANDSHAKE
• It is popular with politicians and is when they decide to wrap your right hand
with their left hand. It is like a miniature hug and is acceptable only when a
hug could be also acceptable.
• The second hand could also reach the wrist, elbow, upper-arm and shoulder
but do it only when you know the person and you have some intimacy as it
can be perceived as a strong invasion of your persona space.
• Meaning:
• Done to the right person (someone you know), it is perceived as being warm,
friendly and honest.
• What to do:
• If you do not know the person, keep your eyes open…

5. TWO-HANDED HANDSHAKE

6. SWEATY PALMS HANDSHAKE
• It is usually the sign of a nervous person.
• The sympathetic nervous system becomes often overactive and this might result in
a sweaty hand.
• Meaning:
• The other person (or you) are very nervous.
• What to do:
• If you have this condition, then you have many approaches to fix it (e.g. job
interview with sweaty hands)

7. SWEATY PALMS HANDSHAKE

8. DEAD FISH HANDSHAKE
•A terrible handshake: the hand has no energy, no shake, no squeeze,
not even a pinch. It gives the feeling you are holding a dead fish.
•Meaning:
•Synonym of low self-esteem.
•What to do:
•Just let the fish-hand go.

9. DEAD FISH HANDSHAKE

10. BRUSH OFF HANDSHAKE
•It is a quick grasp and then a release that feels like your hand has
been pushed aside.
•Meaning:
•They do not really care about you but rather their agenda.
•What to do:
•Too fast for any reaction to the handshake.

11. BRUSH OFF HANDSHAKE

12. CONTROLLER HANDSHAKE
• During the handshake, the other person starts guiding you in a direction (e.g.
Meeting Room, Chair).
• Meaning:
• People who do this are controllers and want to dominate any inanimate or
animate object.
• What to do:
• You can interrupt this pattern by not following this hand-pull and keep your
position while smiling and maintaining eye contact.

13. CONTROLLER HANDSHAKE

14. FINGER VICE HANDSHAKE
• He grabs your fingers (not the hand) to keep you at a distance.
• Meaning:
• These people are often insecure.
• If they also crush your fingers, they are doing it to show you power and also
keeping you at distance.
• What to do:
• If they are also squeezing your fingers, you can have a quick opening of your
fingers to release the pressure, move forward the hand to grab correctly the other
hand and apply the handshake.

15. FINGER VICE HANDSHAKE

16. BONE CRUSHER HANDSHAKE
•The persons squeeze your hand until you cringe.
•Meaning:
•Intimidation.
•What to do:
•Apply more pressure to your shake and keep it a bit longer so you can
gradually reach almost at the same pressure they have applied.
•They will know you are someone that can’t be intimidated.

17. BONE CRUSHER HANDSHAKE

18. LOBSTER CLAW HANDSHAKE
• Like the claw of a lobster, the other person’s thumb and fingers touch the
palm of your hand: a slight pinch.
• It is a handshake with no personality or energy.
• Meaning:
• The person fears connecting with you at a deep level and may find it
generally difficult.
• What to do:
• Take your time and allow them to open up when they feel ready.

19. LOBSTER CLAW HANDSHAKE

20. TOP-HANDED SHAKE HANDSHAKE
• Instead of holding your hand in a vertical position, the hand shaker keeps it
horizontally: his hand is on top of yours.
• Meaning:
• He feels superior to you.
• What to do:
• This handshake may come handy at some point when you want to letting your boss
feel powerful or if you are apologizing about something.
• Otherwise, make a step to your left to equilibrate the position into vertical again.

21. TOP-HANDED SHAKE HANDSHAKE

22. QUEENS FINGERTIPS HANDSHAKE
• It is quite common in female-male encounters.
• If the other person wants to protect their personal space (happens more in women), they will
stretch out their hand from a distance.
• As result, you will only be able to grab the point of their hand.
• Meaning:
• This handshakes indicates a sense of superiority.
• What to do:
• Just let the fingers go, nothing to do with this

23. QUEENS FINGERTIPS HANDSHAKE

24. PROBING HANDSHAKE
• It feels very awkward as the other person starts probing you with their index finger pressed against the inside
of your wrist.
• It is very invasive handshake and often leaves negative feelings.
• It is unctuous and no one appreciates it.
• Meaning:
• The other person invades your space.
• What to do:
• If you want to clear the probing, starts bending forward your hand so the finger will move away from your
wrist.
• The other person will not consciously realize it and he will not try to probe you again.

25. PROBING HANDSHAKE

26. TEACUP HANDSHAKE
• No palm-to-palm contact in this handshake.
• The other person’s palm is cupped, like a teacup.
• Meaning:
• The other person is hiding something from you.
• It could be a serious case of shines or something more suspicious.
• What to do:
• If they are co-workers, check for missing information.
• As you handshake again with them, you may want to facilitate palm-to-palm contact.

27. TEACUP HANDSHAKE

28. PERFECT HANDSHAKE
• Stand and extend your right hand straight out in front of the body, with your elbow slightly
bent and your thumb pointing to the ceiling.
• Lean forward slightly if there is room, but not so much that your faces are too close.
• Keep eye contact; do not glance down at the hand offered as you shake.
• Keep a pleasant expression; not stiff or overeager.
• Close your fingers around the other hand with your thumb resting to the side.
• Grip with a slight firmness (like a gentle squeeze) as you raise your hand slightly up and
down for the shake.
• Release the hand after 3-4 seconds.
• Always reciprocate the same amount of pressure you are receiving from the other persons
hand.

29. PERFECT HANDSHAKE

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33. Handshaking in Different Countries
United States
Introduce yourself by name with a firm handshake.
France
You may know the person well but she/he will give you a handshake anyway.
Shake hands quickly and lightly.
Japan
It is appropriate to let the Japanese initiate the handshake, and a weak handshake is preferred.

34. Brazil
A handshake that can last longer than you are used to. Do not forget a strong eye contact while
shaking.
China
Greet old people first. Keep a light grip and a slight bow and avoid eye contact. Hold onto the
person’s hand for a second
and the handshake is finished.
Australia
Typically, women do not shake hands with another woman. Shake firm and fast and never use
both hands.

35. Russia
A firm handshake is needed but do not go over a threshold: Russian legend believes this will
bring into an argument.
Do not shake hands with women unless she offers her hand first. As a woman, you can decide
what to do…
Turkey
If you give a firm handshake you will be considered a bit “rude”.
Do not be surprised if the other person starts holding your hand after the handshake, it is a
sign of friendship.
Morocco
Go with a gentle handshake. Shake only if you are the same gender.

36. Mexico
A long-lasting handshake is a common practice. If you are a man, it could be followed by a
hug.
United Kingdom
Go for a light handshake. After shaking hands, do not stand or speak too close.

37. Give an Effective Handshake
Perfect Handshake