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This is a funny ass post
Chief
Legit 😂. But it’s certainly valid. Some ppl go over board, like let go of my hand already 😂
I typically do a firm grip, one solid pump and then let go while maintaining eye contact and whatever convo started. Typically an introduction. It’s something I learned from the fire department.
I would say a solid 5 minutes with a firm, dominating grip to show them where you stand, mauntain HARD eye contact so they know you are the alpha in this interaction, if they try to let go, dont let them. Once 5 minuted has passed slowly, gradually slip your hand away from theres before offering a cheeky smirk. That. My friend, is how you land a job. Or a cute little letter saying you have to stay 5 miles away for the year. 50/50 really.
OK like the black jack dealer from Oceans 13?
Chief
I think 4-5 “pumps is sufficient, but each person is different. I’ve had people shake my hand until the greeting was over, which is a bit excessive.
Most important part of the handshake really begins with eye contact. I think that is the first step, if you are the one initiating the hand shake motion, if it is at a distance make a decent size step so that your body is kind of open towards the person you are going to shake hands with. When extending the hand keep you fingers firm but not tight, just extended with intention. Next key part would be making a skid connection with the persons hand, if it is the case that the initial contact is not well made. You release and re-adjust, this is usually a quick movement, but it would be initiated with your release. Once you have solid contact, you should squeeze firmly, not hard.. idk how your presence is in person, but I try to control rooms so I usually shake hard, my personally is a bit noticeable so my handshake, I feel, must match it. The person may have a firm handshake or try to match your firmness or outdo it, if they are in a person of power you don’t try to out squeeze them in return (if you feel you could). All this is happening while you maintain eye contact. Also, while you’re initiating the eye contact and extending for a handshake, you can start the conversation, like: “Good Afternoon, I am ‘so and so’, it is a pleasure to meet you.” And the length of the handshake you just feel it shouldn’t be more than a few seconds some people you shake hands with hold it for just a second longer. It’s situational, you got this bro. But don’t mind the comments. A handshake is extremely important and it has literally gotten me positions when I was looking for employment. 🔥
Also, you don’t necessarily “pump” while shaking hands, it’s more of a steady squeeze. I think that might be throwing the person off, and hence the awkward look
It’s about five seconds