Handshaking Guide for a Global Professional

With traveling made easy and occasionally affordable, the world has been within reach for professionals.  It is almost inevitable for a globally competitive professional to encounter new people, practically on a daily basis.  More than ever, it is essential for a professional man or woman to be aware of how to create that cutting edge first impression to those that they encounter.   In today's international arena, the most acceptable physical contact for business greeting is through the handshake.

A professional handshake

All photos by: Gelbert Aplal of Rouge Studio

To give a professional handshake, consider the following guidelines:

Global Image Management in Malaysia

Last October 2012, Global Image Management began its vision of going truly Global.  We conducted a Business Etiquette Workshop for Executive Assistants and Administrative Personnel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the Sunway Putra Hotel.  An interactive and dynamic session on the important points of business decorum was conducted for the 40+ participants.  To invite Global Image Management facilitators, email karen@globalimagemanagement.com or call +632-3479350.

Class Picture for the Business Etiquette Workshop, held at Sunway Putra Hotel, KL, Malaysia

Participants listening to Business Etiquette conducted by Karen Agustin-Ostrea

Giving Business Etiquette tips