Ever since Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s much-talked-about encounter with President Donald Trump’s 19-second-long handshake, the Trump shake has been the talk of the town. The “Trumpshake” has a jerky motion after which he generally pulls his counterpart towards himself.
“…his handshakes are small, hyper-masculine demonstrations of strength,” explains Moustafa Bayoumi in the Guardian. However, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who met Trump Monday, managed to neutralize the “Trumpshake” with a clever combination of timing, balance and control.
There are ways Trump could tone down his greetings and stop bewildering people around him. He can use the following etiquettes to indulge in a proper handshake:
Handshake and greeting etiquettes differ around the world. When in Brazil, expect a strong handshake that lingers on, mix in strong eye contact, and greet women with a kiss on each cheek. Repeat the routine when you leave.
Russians don’t shake the hand of the opposite sex unless it’s a business situation, since a man should kiss a woman’s hand. If you’re going to shake, though, bulk up and make it a bone crusher.
Be it the first time or the 100th, the French keep it to a brisk shake and a peck if you are close.
People in Thailand don’t shake hands! One offers what’s called a “wai,” placing their palms together at chest level and bowing. A man then greets with “Sawadee-krap.” But a woman says “Sawadee-kah” (both mean “Hello”). Shake hands only if a wai is not offered.
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