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Considerations & Exceptions for Impressive Handshakes_ Be mindful of a person__ age; be tender with arthritic hands. In that case, a loose and gentler handshake is a gesture of sensitivity and compassion._ Show interest; even if your right hand is full, offer your left hand. _ Demonstrate respect when you are caught in an introduction while seated; try to stand. _ Be instinctive about when to allow the length of your handshake to linger to express unity, connection, or sympathy.
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Considerations & Exceptions for Impressive Handshakes_ Be mindful of a person__ age; be tender with arthritic hands. In that case, a loose and gentler handshake is a gesture of sensitivity and compassion._ Show interest; even if your right hand is full, offer your left hand. _ Demonstrate respect when you are caught in an introduction while seated; try to stand. _ Be instinctive about when to allow the length of your handshake to linger to express unity, connection, or sympathy.

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