a frim handshake is important, and you can tell a lot about someone by it. but in my opinion trying to outsqueeze the other guy gives off the wrong impression.

and you're right, there is only ONE way to shake hands, all that other shit drives me bonkers. whenever im at a party or something and someone tries to give me some bullshit handshake i'll tell them right then and there to shake my hand like a man.
higher4hockey Reviewed by higher4hockey on . How important is a firm handshake? When I was 5 years old, eye contact was the first thing my dad taught me along with a firm handshake. "you look a man in the eye, whether he is bigger or smaller than you. Stick out your hand into their space before they do. When you grab each others hand, make sure you are the one with the dominant hold. Look him in the eye and introduce yourself loud and clear." I can't remember how many times people complimented my dad and I when I was young. Noone expects a five year old to shake your Rating: 5