Are you wondering how to give a great handshake? You have come to the right place! Here are the seven steps to give a proper handshake.

The good news is that you can learn to give a great handshake. Here are the seven steps to giving a proper handshake:

• Make eye contact with the person you are shaking hands with.

• Be sure to use your right hand.

• Give the other person a nice, firm handshake.

• Remember to follow the two-second rule. You do not want to make the handshake awkward.

• Be sure to smile.

• Give the other person your greeting.

• Say the person’s name or address them correctly by their title.

You can practice these seven steps to properly handshake with a friend or family member. You can even practice a handshake with something you can hold, like a hand gripper. You could even get a mannequin hand to practice on.

Summary

A proper handshake tells someone a lot about you. A bad handshake can show you are insecure, soft, or overcompensating. A handshake may be simple. But a handshake is a crucial skill to master.

Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Secure Single. James Bollen is the author of Thriving Solo: How to Flourish and Live Your Perfect Life (Without A Soulmate). Now available in paperback on Amazon. Subscribe to Secure Single's Substack for free!