Handshake Quiz

Which is an appropriate time to give someone a handshake?

• When meeting someone for the first time

• When saying goodbye

• During a phone call

• While eating

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What are common errors when engaging in a handshake?

• Gripping too hard

• Avoiding eye contact

• Shaking for too long

• All of these are common errors

Why should you use the person's name in your response to meeting them for the first time?
Ex: Nice to meet you, [Name].

• You want to impress the person by showing that you were listening.

• You want to make sure you are pronouncing their name correctly.

• Repeating their name helps you remember it.

• It gives you something to say if you are feeling shy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Approach: Walk up to the person with _______________ and make eye contact.

• confident body language

• a nervous smile

• slow, patient steps

• shy posture

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Use Your _______________ Hand: Extend your right hand for the handshake.

• right

• left

• both

• either

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Grip _______________: Aim for a firm grip, but avoid squeezing too hard. You want to convey confidence without being overpowering.

• firmly

• loosely

• gently

• tightly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Position Your Hand: Keep your hand __________, with your thumb pointing up and your fingers wrapped around the other person's hand.

• vertical

• horizontal

• sideways

• loose

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

WEB TO _______________

• web

• fingers

• palm

• site

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4D

Make _______________: Maintain eye contact during the handshake; it shows engagement and sincerity.

• eye contact

• a phone call

• a joke

• a promise

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Shake _______________: Move your hands up and down a couple of times (usually 2-3 shakes) without pulling back too quickly.

• gently

• vigorously

• slowly

• carefully

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A