Me, I don't give a shit how well somebody shakes my hand. There are waaaay more important things to judge somebody's character on. It seems important for other people, but I just don't see the point. If you're going to judge me based on how well I perform a medieval hand-oscillating tradition, then I couldn't really care less what you think of me.

You want to show me respect and get me to like you? Don't give me a firm handshake; give me a firm hug. Hugs > handshakes, any day of the week.
Oneironaut Reviewed by Oneironaut 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