hand-shaking etiquette

When shaking hands in a business setting, how long should the handshake usually last?

• 1–2 seconds

• 5–6 seconds

• 10 seconds

• As long as possible

A firm but not crushing grip is considered appropriate in most Western business handshakes.

• True

• False

Which hand is used for handshakes in formal occasions?

• Right hand

• Left hand

• Either hand

• Both hands

In which situation is it considered inappropriate to shake hands?

• Meeting a client for the first time

• Congratulating someone on success

• When your hands are dirty or wet

• Greeting at an official reception

In many Middle Eastern cultures, men and women usually shake hands freely in business.

• True

• False

In Japan, what often replaces the handshake in business settings?

• Hug

• Bow

• Kiss on cheek

• High five

In France, how is a handshake usually different from the U.S.?

• It is firmer

• It is quicker and lighter

• It uses both hands

• It lasts much longer

In Russia, it is polite to shake hands over a doorway.

• True

• False

Which is the safest way to address a lawyer in English?

• Mr./Ms. + Last name

• Lawyer + Last name

• First name only

• Nickname

In the U.S., it is common to address professors by their first names in formal academic settings.

• True

• False