Pictures included! 1 ... 2. Know the rules of handshake initiation. I'm frequently asked which gender should first extend their hand. In business situations, gender is irrelevant.

The "left-side-advantage" is a technique solely for handshake photos. According to the Peases, the person on the left side of the photo who crosses his arm over his body for the shake appears more ...

Scientists have suggested that a handshake lasting more than three seconds could spell doom for a working relationship. Researchers in Dundee found extended power-grabs could even trigger anxiety.