My unemployed status has pushed me to get out of my comfort zone and network. Just last night, I was in a setting where I was shaking many hands and noticed how many different kinds of handshakes people have. I think a handshake is an important aspect of the first impression; it conveys confidence and power. One of my pet peeves is a weak handshake. It's like shaking hands with a corpse (and sometimes I might as well be speaking to one). In my opinion, it signals apathy, doesn't project a very strong character, and can actually weaken that first impression. It's a simple gesture, but it can mean a lot.
-A
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