If you thought handshakes were just a gesture of greeting, then think again! A handshake
is not only a way of greeting; it can also show your personality. Since we all want to set a good first impression, it is important to know the right shaking hands manners.
Stand up and maintain eye contact while shaking hands. If you are seated when someone comes for a handshake, stand up and shake his or her hand. It is impolite to be still seated. Keep right distance between the two of you; not too close, but enough distance to shake your hands well. Keeping eye contact makes the other person feel welcome and comfortable.
Keep a handshake brief and firm. You let go of each other’s hand after 2-3 seconds. Make sure your handshake ends before your conversation does. One’s handshake should show a feeling of strength and warmth. The hand should be firm and not lifeless like seaweed. Then, how firm should a handshake be? Just grasp the person’s hand completely and do not press it too hard.
21.The best title for this passage would be ().
A.Keeping Eye Contact
B.Shaking Hands Manners
C.Make Greetings
22.According to the passage, which of following statements is True()?
A.Handshake is just a gesture of greeting.
B.Handshake is just a way of greeting.
C.It is important to know the right shaking hands manners.
23.Which is the proper way to shake hands()?
A.When someone comes for a handshake, you are seated.
B.When someone comes for a handshake, you should stand up.
C.When someone comes for a handshake, you can talk with others.
24.One’s handshake should show a feeling of().
A.briefness and firmness
B.welcome and comfort
C.strength and warmth
25.How brief should a handshake be()?
A.Let go of each other’s hand after 2-3 seconds.
B.Just grasp the person’s hand completely.
C.Keep right distance between the two of you.