The Date Shake

Posted by Hayden Allen-Vercoe on Fri 28th April 2006 at 09:10 PM, Filed in Body Language

When you meet your date for the first time you will more than likely shake hands.  There are a couple of things to remember in the hand shake to get off to the best start. 

Years of ‘handshake’ research has uncovered the following which make up the most warming greeting.

• Should last no longer than 5 seconds
• Should be firm without being uncomfortable
• Dry palm as opposed to a wet one
• Assured eye contact supported by a slight smile towards the 2 second mark
• Close with a wider smile and tilt the head to one side

Is it all rubbish…. You decide!

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