I've always had a firm handshake - Got that from me old man. My cousin Geoff who is 13 years older than me has been hurt a few times by it - but he's hurt me back.

Yeah, i belive a strong handshake is important.

Matter of fact i saw a mate today that i haddnt seen since septemer 04, shook his hand and it was weaker than i expected, and hes just come back from a tour of duty with the paras - good to see him again though, i nearly didnt regonise him.
LIP Reviewed by LIP 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