Scientists Create Equation For a Perfect Handshake

Hugh Pickens writes "Discover Magazine reports that despite the average person shaking hands nearly 15,000 times in a lifetime, one in five (19 per cent) admit they hate the act of the handshake and are unsure how to do it properly, regularly making a handshake faux pas such as having sweaty palms, squeezing too hard or holding on too long while over half the population (56 per cent) say they have been on the receiving end of an unpleasant handshake experience in the past month alone. But help is at hand as scientists have developed a mathematical equation for the perfect handshake taking into account the twelve primary measures needed to convey respect and trust to the recipient. The research was performed at the behest of Chevrolet as part of a handshake training guide for its staff and is meant to offer peace of mind and reassurance to its customers. A full guide to the perfect handshake is available on Flickr."

Bunk, I say

[BobMcD]

Nothing in here about actual grip strength. I'd think that a 'guide' would tell you how hard is too hard, etc.

Also, as a person with huge hands, I can tell you that size matters a lot in terms of too much/too little grip.

For what culture?

[Culture20]

Even in the U.S.A., handshake length differs. When you go to another country, some grab your hand and pump for the entire conversation in a ritual beat, using it as emphasis while they talk, others never shake hands at all.

Re:Scientists are calling it...

[shaitand]

There is nothing worse than the fist bump. I promise you, everyone you fist bump hates it and the office is the last place you should it.