nice thread, a firm handshake is a very good thing to have. theres a major difference between squeezing and trying to prove to the other guy that you have a stronger grip and a firm handshake. by a firm handshake, you should get the point across that you are confident and have personal power. it's always a good thing to have a bit of muscle and grip strength though, but the idea is to not try and break the other guy's fingers. one thing i hate is when people wrap their pinky around the bottom of my hand like they're trying to fucking hang on to my hand to save themselves from the edge of a cliff. in the end, its all about how you carry yourself, and a firm/manly handshake is part of that.
biohazard Reviewed by biohazard 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