Handshakes: "Speak a lot about you"

Handshakes are used in greetings, meetings, introductions and day to day life situations. The way you shake hands speaks a lot about you as a person, your self Image you want to project, your authority, position and how friendly you are to bond with others confidently.

Few hand shakes which reveals what kind of a person you are..
1) Cold clammy hand  You are showing your nerves i.e you are nervous and this could be a let down to others.
Make sure your hands are dry and clean.
2) Bone crusher  Are you a breaking bone kind? making people wince when you shake hands shows that probably you are insecure..thus you try to overcompensate it by trying to one up the person.
3) Finger hook  You reach for someone's fingers instead of palm, shows you are indecisive and in a rush..
4) Limp Fish      Giving your hand partially like a dead fish shows lack of interest and shows insecurity and fear. You are not allowing him to know that you exist.
5) Two handed grip  It is a sign of friendship and informality . Men need to be careful about using this style with women, unless they are too familiar.
6) Fist Bump  Save it for your buddies outside your office.


Perfect Hand shake...
Best hand shake is when you stand up as the person approaches you or extending your hand when you are about two to three feet away. Extend your arm angled across your chest with your thumb side up and make a confident eye contact with a smile. Shake hands two to three times before letting go.
Give a firm hand shake and show your warmth and confidence. Hand shakes lead to the perceptions  made about you by others and are also responsible in creating everlasting ' First Impressions'. It also helps in building a rapport between the individuals so next time while shaking hands remember these simple pointers..

• Rise if seated ( both for men and women)
• Walk up to the person confidently.
• Keep your hands out of your pockets and keep your right hand free.
• Smile briefly but don't overdo it.
• Make eye contact but don't stare or look at your shoes.
• Face the person heart to heart.
• If your hands are clammy or wet, wipe them first with a handkerchief or tissue.
• Reach out your right hand with confidence and smile.
• Hand should be straight with thumb on top.
• Make palm to palm contact.

Hand shake is a very important element in communicating your personal image and intent. It speaks a lot about you as a person and what you think, so next time get ready to make an everlasting first impressions and reach the success in life.....

To know more about hand shakes like when  and when not to extend hand ? What to do when the other person is eating or his/ her hands are full?, When you meet some one of higher ranking? or what to do when you leave the house or the meeting gets over? or probably when you travel how about the international protocols? or when you face a female client /boss? For a detailed description contact 'my Aura' Image, Etiquette and Business Consultants.


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Exchanging Business Cards

Business card is an identity of the individual and about the work with which he or she is associated. It is an extension of introducing yourself to others on paper. It shows your personality and the Image you want to portray.

Here are ten "my Áura" rules of etiquette for business cards:
1. Always use a neat, crisp, clean and pristine card when offering to someone.
2. Always offer card either with right or both the hands. Never offer card with your left hand.
3. While offering the card always look towards the face of the person and keep the front printed side of the card upwards and facing the receiving person.
4. Always receive a card with your right or both the hands. Give it a look for few seconds and try to compliment about it like' how beautiful the color of the card is 'or' you really appreciate the design of the card'.
5. Do not scribble or write on the card in front of the person who is offering you. In Japan it is considered to be writing on the face of the person.
6. Never put the business card in the back pocket of your trouser and sit on it. Always keep the card either in the front pocket of your shirt or in the card case.
7. Always present only one card to one person. Never distribute your business card like you are playing poker cards.
8. Never offer business card during meals.
9. If presenting business card to more than one person start from the highest ranking and move down according to the position and authority.
10. Always offer your business card with a smile and see the difference.

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