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The How, When, and Why of Handshakes ?

    Bottom of Form Table of Contents Why Handshakes Are Important When to Shake Hands How to Shake Hands Bad Handshakes to Avoid Frequently Asked Questions A handshake is a type of greeting that involves grasping hands followed by a brief up and down movement. Handshakes are used as both a greeting and parting gesture throughout the world. Handshakes can be an important part of making a  first impression . Although it is possible to overcome a poor first impression, it is easy to learn how to avoid some of the typical mistakes that people make when shaking hands. At a Glance We have all been the recipient of a bad handshake. We've all dished out a few of our own too. It's not the end of the world, and it is more than possible to make a great first impression in a number of other ways—and to improve your form. Once you perfect a firm, comfortable, and well-timed handshake, it'll become second nature, whether you are shaking han...

HOW TO MAKE EFFECTIVE BODY LANGUAGE

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  Best Body Language Tips For Making A Great Impression:- 1. Eye contact: If you’re wondering how to have good body language, your first step should be to practice making eye contact and maintaining it in a conversation. Steady eye contact shows confidence (just mix in some small glances to the side so the other person doesn’t feel like you’re staring at them too intensely). Avoiding eye contact shows submission, nervousness, and a lack of confidence… especially while speaking. The best way to build strong eye contact is to practice in everyday situations. That way when you’re in a “big” moment it’ll happen naturally. The biggest mistake you can make is waiting until important moments to start *trying* to maintain eye contact. It’s much easier to just build a habit of it by trying right now, and every day. Pay extra attention to your eye contact while talking. Most people can quickly learn to maintain good eye contact while listening, but find it harder to do when speaking. If you ...

TYPES OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS

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  What is Communication Skill? Communication skill does not have such a definition that can explain this term completely. According to some people, communication skill is a type of skill by which you can express  your feelings or emotions  more effectively. On the other hand, some people say that it is a skill that shows how much attention you can grab from other people by communicating with them. Both of these definitions are quite the opposite, but still, they are trying to convey the same message. If you can convey your feelings in a better way, then obviously, you will grab other people’s attention. Communication is a vast term with a simple meaning. It consists of many different scenarios like, You are talking with a friend, talking on a phone, conveying messages with letters, giving a speech on stage, etc. That’s why communication skills are very hard to explain with just a simple definition. But, I hope you have got an idea about the meaning of communication skills...