“One smile, one hug, one handshake, one word, can change the world.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Handshakes, Hugs & Other Touching. Learning how to touch appropriately can elevate your presentation, demonstrate respect, and convey confidence.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A simple handshake is not always a simple handshake. The way it is delivered can take on a million meanings and interpretations.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Seek to make others feel comfortable by demonstrating respect for their individual needs as well as their cultural norms. Your consideration and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To touch or not to touch . . . that is the question. Handshakes, hugs, and other touching all have their appropriate… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A person who offers a loose handshake, on the other hand (pun intended), may be interpreted as being uninterested, lacking confidence and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What is acceptable on a personal level is very different from what is acceptable on a business level. When we utilize touch… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A strong handshake conveys confidence, clarity, strength, and intention. As with everything else in life, if it is overzealous, it may be… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Research by the Income Center for Tradeshows found that people are twice as likely to remember you if you shake hands. According… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Considerations & Exceptions for Impressive Handshakes • Be mindful of a person’s age; be tender with arthritic hands. In that case, a… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“All hugs are not created equal. Some people are naturally gifted in showering others with warmth and affection. They can hug with… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Hugging is quite an intimate contact. Considering the studies done on proxemics we looked at earlier; when you get within two feet… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“High fives and fist bumps have become the popular alternatives to traditional handshakes, especially among the younger generations. As a new social… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Confession. Years ago, I was invited to a cocktail party for an Asian-American networking group. As I introduced myself to a Japanese… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Physical touch is one of my primary love languages. For those of us who share this love language, touching is an endearing… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Palm Reading 101 • Palm Up— Conveys openness, service, humility, and sympathy. • Palm Down—Demonstrates authority, superiority, and control. • Palm Vertical—Shows… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Brian is a deeply compassionate man who was sad to learn that his work colleague, Tom, had lost his 17-year-old daughter to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Look for all of the possible missteps in the following scenario. My friend Amy arrived at a consultation with her Hispanic business… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What does a solid, comfortable, impressive handshake look and feel like? To deliver a great handshake . . . • Extend your… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
