[header] How to have an effective handshake [title] Know when to use your handshake. [step] The appropriate times to shake another person's hand include : [substeps] When you are introduced to someone when you say goodbye to someone at the beginning or the end of a business, social, church, or other meeting whenever it seems appropriate within a business context, such as sealing a deal. [title] Be the first to extend your hand. 
[step] This makes a strong, lasting impression on the person at the receiving end. It is also about control; by offering your hand first, you are leading the way.