Updated November 14th, 2019 at 13:39 IST
Types of handshakes and what truth they can reveal about a person
From many handshakes, here are some of the most common handshakes which people use daily. Find out what are the most used handshakes and what they truly mean.
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Body language showcases a lot about a person's character and how they feel or see themselves. The way an individual talks, walks, smiles or even does handshakes shows more about them as a person than one can expect. When trying to know what a person is feeling, a simple handshake can show their feelings, mannerisms and most of all, how they think about themselves.
When trying to decode a handshake, it is very important to have a thorough knowledge of various types of handshakes that people do and what it means. Here are some of many types of handshakes that people use generally-
Dead Fish
This type of handshake is probably a turn-off for the other person. It portrays a lack of involvement or hesitation towards making physical contact. It is basically an indifferent numb handshake which makes the other person wonder if the person is not interested in a conversation.
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Queen Finger
This is also considered as a British Gentleman handshake where a man takes the hand of a woman. It is naturally very different from all the other types of handshakes as, in this, only the fingers are used to greet each other.
The Hand Hug
It is mostly stereotyped as a Political handshake used to signify trust or gain confidence from a person. It conveys friendliness and warmth. In this type of handshake, the traditional grip is achieved by placing the left hand covering the person’s right hand.
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The Dominator
When a person displays their palm's facing downwards during a handshake, it indicates a sense of dominance, control or supremacy. Infrequently one may notice that people at an advantage will always have their hands raised on a higher level and above the other person's hand where their palm faces the ground, this depicts power.
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Published November 14th, 2019 at 10:29 IST
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