Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Shaking hands versus germs - Handshake wins!

I know several people today who are uncomfortable with shaking hands.  In Sandler Sales President’s club, we’re trained to observe and if a colleague extends a hand, we follow suit.  However, if the hand isn’t offered, we are not to force the shaking custom.   The article below explains if we’re one of the ones on the “uncomfortable” side, we may want to work to become more comfortable.  In a recent study, “Handshakes have been proven to increase the perception of trust and formality of the relationship…Rather than avoid the practice, it makes sense to follows these hygiene tips from the Centers for Disease Control instead.” 

Read the article:  The Handshake: Why It’s Important to Get a Grip

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