Professional Greetings 101

1. Professional Greetings 101

2. Professional Greeting • Your handshake reveals elements of your personality. A soft handshake can indicate insecurity, while a quick-to-let-go handshake can suggest arrogance.

3. Professional Greeting DOposition gripped hands midway between yourself and the other person during a professional handshake.

4. Professional Greeting DO shake hands with your right hand for a professional handshake.

5. Professional Greeting DOmake eye contact during a professional greeting.

6. Professional Greeting DOoffer a firm grip for a professional handshake.

7. Professional Greeting DON’Tstand too close during a professional greeting.

8. Professional Greeting DON’T have sweaty palms for a professional handshake. Tip: Wash and dry hands before interview.

9. Professional Greeting One…Two…Three DON’Tshake hands longer than three seconds for a professional handshake.

10. Professional Greeting DON’Texchange more than three shakes of the hand for a professional handshake.

11. Professional Greeting The way you introduce yourself can send the right or wrong message about who you are.

12. Professional Greeting DOspeak audibly and clearly during a professional greeting.

13. Professional Greeting DOsmile during a professional greeting.