Are you wondering how to give a great handshake? You have come to the right place! Here are the seven steps to give a proper handshake.
Seven Steps To Give A Proper Handshake
The good news is that you can learn to give a great handshake. Here are the seven steps to giving a proper handshake:
- Make eye contact with the person you are shaking hands with.
- Be sure to use your right hand.
- Give the other person a nice, firm handshake.
- Remember to follow the two-second rule. You do not want to make the handshake awkward.
- Be sure to smile.
- Give the other person your greeting.
- Say the person’s name or address them correctly by their title.
You can practice these seven steps to properly handshake with a friend or family member. You can even practice a handshake with something you can hold, like a hand gripper. You could even get a mannequin hand to practice on.
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Summary
A proper handshake tells someone a lot about you. A bad handshake can show you are insecure, soft, or overcompensating. A handshake may be simple. But a handshake is a crucial skill to master.
Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Secure Single. James Bollen is the author of Thriving Solo: How to Flourish and Live Your Perfect Life (Without A Soulmate). Now available in paperback on Amazon. Subscribe to Secure Single’s Substack for free!
Do you want a home bar? This article will help you to set up the perfect home bar for singles.
Home Bar Essentials For Singles
It does not matter if you enjoy wine, beer, spirits, or a cocktail. You may want to have your home bar. You can make your favorite cocktails or enjoy a dram of your favorite spirit. Here is a brief overview of the different types of spirits.
Clear Liquors
Vodka and gin are both essentials in a home bar. Vodka is an easy-to-mix liquor. Gin is another essential since a proper martini requires gin, and add tonic for an easy gin and tonic. Vodka is also one of the most popular liquors among drinkers. If you are hosting a party, your guests will enjoy having a bar that includes vodka. However, consider spending a few dollars more and upgrading from Absolut or Grey Goose to Russian Standard for your standard vodka. Russian Standard received five stars on Vodka Buzz. For your gin, Broker’s Gin is another great choice.
Brown Liquors
A proper home bar also requires brown liquor, that is, whiskeys: Canadian, bourbon, rye, blended scotch, and single malt scotch. A classic Canadian whiskey is Crown Royal. A popular bourbon is Jack Daniels. Templeton, Sazerac, Redemption, Rittenhouse, and High West are options to add to a well-stocked bar for rye whiskeys. The standard for a blended scotch is Johnny Walker Black. For your single malts, the regulars are Macallan, Highland Park, and Laphroaig.
Wine
You may also want to stock your home bar with wine. For your friends who are wine lovers, they will greatly appreciate it. There are red wines. The different types of red wine are:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Syrah (Shiraz)
- Zinfandel
There are white wines. The variety of white wines includes:
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Moscato
- Pino Grigio
- Riesling
Beer
There is used only to be mass-produced beer. There has been a craft beer boom. The big-name beers are Coors, Miller, and Budweiser. There are now plenty of craft beers. Oskar Blues is a craft beer company that you may be able to find at most grocery stores. You can always choose to support your local craft brewery too.
Beer Advocate breaks down the variety of beers. The type of beers includes:
- Lagers
- Pale Lagers
- Dark Lager
- India Pale Ales (IPA)
- Dark Ales
- Bocks
- Brown Ales
- Pale Ales
- Wheat Beers
- Wild and Sour Beers
- Strong Ales
- Porters
Cocktails
You can make a classic martini with vodka or gin. You could also make vodka soda or a gin and tonic. You could enjoy a Manhattan or Old Fashioned for bourbon and rye whisky. There is the Blood and Sand, Rusty Nail, and Rob Roy for scotch.
Summary
These are home bar essentials for singles. You can always add to your bar over time. You could also decide to emphasize one type of alcohol over another one. It is your home bar, after all.