Reporters Vivian Giang and Max Nisen shake hands. There's a lot of emphasis placed on the handshake in a professional setting. People often judge your competence based on the way you shake their ...

An Iranian artist currently serving more than 12 years in prison for criticising the government now faces further charges of “indecency” for allegedly shaking her male lawyer’s hand.

Today is National Handshake Day, so take a moment to brush up on your shaking etiquette and learn how to send subtle and not-so-subtle messages with your hand-to-hand style. Photo by mark i geo ...

Hand shaking goes back a long, long way. Wikipedia says it was practiced as far back as the 2nd century BC. The story I’ve always heard is that shaking someone’s hand shows that you hold no ...

Purscell has a suggestion for those who don't want to shake hands but still want to show the respect that comes with a handshake. "Acknowledge it. [Say] 'I would really like to,' then put your ...

There are advantageous and disadvantageous of shaking hands in business settings. But if handshakes are part of your work culture, it's important to do it right. The optimal professional handshake ...