Body language often tells more about people than words. If you want to know another person better, you should pay attention to how he greets. A simple handshake reveals many secrets. What can this gesture of greeting say about others?
What the handshake will tell
The manner of giving a hand can tell a lot. The desire for control and intimidation, lack of respect, insecurity, fear, trust - all this a person can put into his handshake. You only need to learn to recognize these signals.
Two arms
A person can use two hands during a handshake. He hands one to you, and puts the other to your hand. What does he want to say by this?
Most often, people signal that they are ready for an honest and frank conversation, that they have nothing to hide. However, it is important to pay attention to the position of the second hand. If it is placed on top of yours, this indicates a lack of trust. A man unconsciously tries to protect himself. He has some reason to fear you. It is possible that he does not want to participate in the upcoming conversation, to discuss any issues.
Dominance
Does a man turn his hand over yours? It seems that you met in a duel? The palm facing down indicates dominance. In some cases, this is a manifestation of aggression, anger. It cannot be ruled out that this person is plotting against you, wants to harm you.
A person who greets in this way warns that he reserves the main role. He considers his opinion to be the only correct one, and himself as the master of the situation. It is possible that he will try to control you, to force you to do something for him.
Submissiveness
What is the palm facing up? Such a greeting, as a rule, comes from shy and shy people.
Low self-esteem prevents a person from resisting pressure, it is easy to control. He gives the main role to you; he himself readily takes a subordinate position.
Lethargy
A sluggish handshake also indicates a lot. You may think that a dead fish is in your hand. Body language talks about weakness, indifference, and lack of commitment. A person is not interested in what happens next. You will easily get everything you want from him.
It should be borne in mind that a soft handshake does not always speak of character traits, mood or level of interest. In some countries it is not customary to squeeze the other person's hand tightly. It is a soft handshake that is considered a polite way to greet someone.
Bunch of carrots
Sometimes a handshake resembles a bunch of carrots. This happens when a person grips your hand between your fingers.
This greeting is peculiar to people who secretly do not like physical contact with others. It may also indicate indifference, unwillingness to participate in the situation. Finally, this handshake is used by people who, for some reason, want to hide their intentions and character.