and people expect a handshake," says Pachter in her new book "The Essentials Of Business Etiquette." Basically, she says that if you don't shake someone's hand, "you are cutting yourself off from ...

Aim for the hand, thumb to index finger.

That said, shaking with your left hand goes beyond mere logistical issues—it is simply seen as the “incorrect” way to shake hands. In some cases, a left-handed handshake might be used deliberately as ...

Would a person walk into a job interview and say "Sup"? Most people would answer no. Why? Because it is not an appropriate ...