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Proper Hand Shakes
2016-05-26 14:05:54 Post No. 28835832
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Proper Hand Shakes
Anonymous
2016-05-26 14:05:54
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>having a weak handshake
Jesus christ anon, why do you think nobody respects you? If there's one thing that gives you away as an ultra beta it's having a weak handshake. A good handshake sets the tone for the rest of the conversation and emphasizes a strong personality. But worry not, I will teach you the proper way.
>look your opponent in the eyes
>right hand up
>meet halfway
Go slightly past the middle if you're confident, but don't stretch it
>grab and SQUEEZE
The harder you squeeze, the more of an impression you make. Make sure your opponent can still feel your grip after you let go. If you're asserting your dominance, squeeze just hard enough to not actually break the other hand.
>nodding is optional
So is smiling. Let your facial expression depend on the situation
>two shakes is enough
Go for three or four if you think you can pull it off. Only go past four if your opponent has a certain authority which is to be respected. Let HIM decide when the handshake ends, he makes the call.
>let go and drop your hand
>remain eye contact for a short while
Never look at the hands! Not prior, during or after the handshake.
And those are the basics. Don't exaggerate, but be confident. The most important part is the squeeze, let your opponent know you mean it!
Now here's some advanced tips for asserting dominance in a handshake (not to be used with superiors or authority figures).
>make sure you have the upper hand
Twist your arm so that your hand is on top. Also make sure to apply counter-pressure when your opponent tries to do this. If you're on the bottom, you lose.
>use two hands (ADVANCED SHAKERS ONLY)
Slipped up and got the bottom hand? Don't worry. Place your other hand on top of his to reassure your position.
>shoulder grab
Someone used the two-hand technique on you? You're in for a gamble anon. Grab his shoulder, don't let go until he does and keep looking him straight in the eyes. There is no counter to this technique. Pull this one off and you win.
Good luck.
