Instructions: Read the material and make notes of important points, answer questions, and be readyto discuss this topic When you meet a new classmate, teacher, or industry professional, the first thing you're probably going to do is stick out your hand for a handshake. But be foreearned - not all handshakes are created equal Researchers at the University of Manchester studied handshakes and determined that many people don't like having to shake hands with people who have sweaty pale, I'mp arians, hard grips, or lack eye contact. The resbard wars abo came up with bey things to make a hand hake professional and unforgettable. You should shake with your right hand, use a complete grip and firm - but not too hard - squeen, and have a cool and dry palm "Fishy" hanhbakes are to be mauidad. Handshakes sheadd Last na more than three seconds and should have about three shakes with a med um level of vigor. Though different cultures have different preferences for greeting people, handJakes have been around for centuries Anddent Greek sculpture and tests show evidence of people shaking hands, Some researchers believe the handshake was introduced into the western world by Sir Walter Raleigh It is believed to be an indication that the hand holds no weapons, Today, handshakes are used in manydifferent venues Athletes and coaches shake hands before and after games to display good sportsmanship Secret handshakes can be common in sororities, fraternities, and other dubs or groups In Arabic speaking countries, people use the reading "peace be upan yes" sten shaking hands. Mcruzcam of the same gender typicaly kiss and another un the check or place their palm an their heart while giving a handshake. Consequently there are also same cultures which do not use harshhakes at all. In Turkey, shaking hands is ret the primary greeting among men eareat in business situations. Instead, they kiss each other twice on the cheek. | Orthodox Jews and Muslims have unique customs for shaking hands - men and women do shake hards with members of the same sex, but touching of ery kind, induding shaking hands. Is prohibited between members of different sexes. Review 1. People don't like to shake hands with others whas him 3. What hand should you squeeze with? & How long should a handshake last? 4. Who is beleved to have introduced handshakes to the western world? 1. What is a handshake an indication of 6, In what organizations are secret handshakes used? 7. What greeting is used with handshakes in Arabic-speaking countries? 4. Name three cultures that have restrictions or the use of handshakes 3. How do Moroccan's great sach other? 10. What university studied "the perked handshake?" Hatary Connection Choose one country and research the ways people greet each other in cinual, business and formal settings Write a and page paper about these customs. In the paper, explain the role of handshakes in these cultures and why they are or are not - used an a regular bush