Shaking hands. V irtually anywhere you may go in the world, the rules of etiquette dictate that you should extend the right hand, as opposed to the left, for a shake. Let’s start with the ...

Discover the ancient origins of the handshake, how long you're supposed to shake for, and the country that won't let you use your left hand when greeting someone.

The Two-Handed: We’ll close this woeful list with the classic two-handed handshake (also known as The Politician’s Handshake)—when you feel your partner’s left hand closing in on your ...

Start by shaking the hand of the oldest, or most senior, person there. Greet them by their title, whatever it may be, and expect the handshake to linger. Let them determine when it’s time to let go.

The "double-hander," unlike the "upper-hand" and "left-side advantage," communicates dominance through intimacy. The technique can counteract power-players using either of the first two techniques.

Like the hand itself—a clenched fist or an open palm—the handshake has its own duality. The handshake stands for integrity. “My handshake is my bond,” Reds manager Sparky Anderson once said.

Shaking hands. Virtually anywhere you may go in the world, the rules of etiquette dictate that you should extend the right hand, as opposed to the left, for a shake.