A LIMP HANDSHAKE!

Women may not have the high class rights on this one, but we are more likely to hold back when offering our hand in greeting. For fear of appearing too masculine, we let the pendulum swing the other way. A handshake is how you make your first impression upon initially meeting someone. It says something about you before you even open your mouth. Although you don't want to develop a bone - crushing grasp, you do want to be certain your handshake conveys the message, "I'm someone to be taken seriously". One good pump and a concise greeting (such as "i am pleased to finally meet you", combined with solid eye contact, will do the trick.

However, while i am on the subject of greetings, the question often comes up as to whether it is appropriate to greet an associate with a hug. this is tricky. My advice is to never hug someone unless he or she does first. Not only is it a matter of invading another person's space, but it also soften the greeting.