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Handshake Etiquette for Nurses
Hamsa Ramesha | NursingLink
4. The Incredible Hulk Grip
The Shake: Tight grip, often crushing the other person’s fingers. Resulting pain is often accelerated by ostentatious jewelry.
Grade: C
What This Says About You: Overconfident much? Take it down a notch, champ, you’re not Superman. This kind of handshake lets the other person know you like to be in charge — but not in a healthy way. Besides intimidating the other party, you’re coming off as incredibly self-absorbed and overbearing. Ease up on that grip, soften your hold, and please, please take off your jewelry before you put someone’s eye out.
Grade: C
What This Says About You: Overconfident much? Take it down a notch, champ, you’re not Superman. This kind of handshake lets the other person know you like to be in charge — but not in a healthy way. Besides intimidating the other party, you’re coming off as incredibly self-absorbed and overbearing. Ease up on that grip, soften your hold, and please, please take off your jewelry before you put someone’s eye out.
