Comments on: Handshakes Really Do Matter

By: Todd Smith

Todd Smith — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:21:18 +0000

Hi Dardar- I appreciate you taking your time to comment on my post on handshakes. In my post I refer to handshakes as “Comfortably Firm”. There are a lot of people who don't follow this advice and feel the need to squeeze your hand beyond what's comfortable. Thanks for sharing your perspective. Todd

By: Todd Smith

Todd Smith — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:18:40 +0000

Hi Marilyn- I don't know how I missed your post on Handshakes. I recognize that there are people with conditions that prevent them from providing a firm handshake, however as a society here in the U.S. a firm handshake is what is considered appropriate for the reasons highlighted in the post. If you are suffering from arthritis, I wish you the best. Todd

By: Dardar29

Dardar29 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:06:59 +0000

i now just tell peeps to go easy on my hands….been hurt to many times with the “firm” grip. also , if u can get your hand all the way to the back of the other hand, it is harder to hurt u..

By: Todd Smith

Todd Smith — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:53:53 +0000

Hi Marilyn- Great point! Thanks for your contribution!

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:32:08 +0000

I read some of the comments about this blog post. Something that hasn't been considered is that there are people with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis that make a firm handshake uncomfortable or painful. A wet noodle handshake might be because it is painful to give or receive a firm handshake.

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By: toddsmith

toddsmith — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:51:07 +0000

Hey Kindra! Thanks for your contribution! It does feel great to make a positive impression by doing the little things. I also appreciate your emails and the time you are taking to read/listen to my lessons.

By: toddsmith

toddsmith — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:51:07 +0000