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A guide for handshake etiquette around the world (Infographic)

Did you know that a firm handshake would be off putting in the UK?

Newsroom March 22 10:09

Did you know that a firm handshake would be off putting in the UK, or that a lighter one could be criticized in Brasil?

Business Insider, with the help of information from BBC and Mental floss created and published recently a helpful guide for handshake etiquette around the world.

Although Greece is not included in the infographic, you should know that a firm handshake, combined with eye contact to show that you have nothing to hide, is much appreciated here. In fact, the ideal handshake in Greece would be the exact opposite of this one:

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