Handshake Activity
OBJECTIVE: Practice shaking hands with several people in order to be
comfortable with different types of hand sizes and different methods of shaking
hands.
There are some simple rules to follow:
* Shake hands firmly but don’t squeeze too hard.
* It is typical to give two pumps.
* Match the strength of the handshake with the person whose hand you are shaking.
* Look the person in the eye.
* SMILE!
ACTIVITY:
1. Divide the group in half with each half standing, facing the other half.
2. Each person should greet the person standing across from him with a firm
handshake.
3. Each person should say, “Hello” and introduce himself to the person across from
them saying, “My name is…”.
4. The person being addressed should counter with, “Hello, _____. It is a pleasure to
meet you.”
5. After the greeting, critique each other’s handshakes.
6. After the exchange has taken place, one line should move one person down and
repeat steps 2-5.