I agree , that a firm handshake is the best first impression that you give to someone.Limp wristed ,dishrag shakes are considered to be lame imho.
Yeah some dudes over do it and squeeze the hell outta your hand or grab you by the fingers and snap em like twigs.Generally these peeps are overbearing bullies.
Back in the day some guys shook by interlocking thumbs with facing palms with forearms at 45 degrees.This was considered a cool shake at the time.
But the old fashioned way is the best.
HippyGoneWild Reviewed by HippyGoneWild 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