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Prime Time News Nigeria: 8 TYPES OF BAD HANDSHAKES TO AVOID.

2. THE WET SHAKE. The single most efficient way to make a very bad first impression is offering a cold, wet handshake. Always hold your beverages in your left hand and keep your right hand free for handshakin especially during networking events. 3.THE TERMINATOR SHAKE. This painful hand shake can be an instant turn off. Crushing someone's fingers or twisting your wrist so that your hand is on top is a sign of dominance. Your grip should be no harder than what you would use to turn a door handle. 4.THE PUMP HANDLE SHAKE. There's no need to grab someone's hand and repeatedly pump it up and down. Send your hand in for the shake,pump one or two times,hold for a second, then release. 5.THE LOOK-AWAY SHAKE. If you've ever shaken hands with someone who's looking around the room for their next introduction, you've experienced the look-away shake. Never let your eyes wander, no matter how tempting the distraction. Make the all-in connection between eyes and han

Ask anyone if they've ever had a bad handshake and you'll most likely get a laugh and a vivid description. It's surprising how long we remember a bad one. Yet since we shake hands so many times in the normal business week, why do so many people shake hands badly? According to Entrepreneur. Com you have one shot at a first impression, so don't ruin it up with one of these bad handshakes. 1. THE LIMP SHAKE. This handshake gives the impression that you're shy,uninterested or lack self-confidence. Apply moderate pressure when shaking someone's hand. When in doubt, try to mirror the other person's grip.