LOL...I didn't realize so many of you put that much into shaking hands.

I usually wait to at LEAST talk to them first ya know...

And yeah, if a person tries too hard and squeezes my hand like I'm some child, THAT would make me think less of them.

But then again, Hank Hill hates a weak handshake, so maybe I'm in the wrong here. :jointsmile:
Its a Plant Reviewed by Its a Plant 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