Three steps to a proper handshake
1. As you're approaching someone, extend your right arm when you're about three feet away. Slightly angle your arm across your chest, with your thumb pointing up.
2. Lock hands, thumb joint to thumb joint. Then, firmly clasp the other person's hand -- without any bone crushing or macho posturing.
3. Pump the other person's hand two to three times and let go.
Six tips to an effective meet 'n greet
1. Stand up.
2. Step or lean forward.
3. Make eye contact.
4. Have a pleasant or animated face.
5. Shake hands.
6. Greet the other person and repeat his or her name.
Source: CNN
