A powerful handshake says a lot about a person. When two people first meet in a professional setting in the United States, they introduce themselves with a handshake. A good handshake exhibits confidence and influences a first impression.
It is important that the handshake is firm. No one appreciates a limp or overzealous grip when exchanging introductions. In the United States, people use their right hand for a handshake.
When a person introduces themself, it is important that they stand to face the person they are meeting and make strong eye contact. If there is something in front of the person, such as a table, it is best to walk around the table and approach the individual.
An introduction should be warm and respectful. A good handshake conveys confidence. It is okay to fake confidence until it is built up over time. If someone is sitting when the introduction is made, standing up to introduce oneself is the proper action.
Another pro tip when it comes to introductions is using the person’s name. There is nothing sweeter than the sound of one’s name. If the introduction takes place at a networking event, the attendees may wear nametags. This will allow easy access to someone’s name throughout the conversation. The more their name is used during the conversation, the easier it will be to remember. If nametags are not being worn, either repeat the name in your mind until you connect the name with the person or if in a meeting with a notepad, write the name down based on the order of people around the table. You can also arrange business cards in a manner to help remember names in a meeting.