Can you please provide advice on how to deal with handshakes with the opposite gender in a business meeting or for a job interview for those living in the West?
Can you please provide advice on how to deal with handshakes with the opposite gender in a business meeting or for a job interview for those living in the West?
Rebecca Masterton, Dr Rebecca Masterton graduated with a BA in Japanese Language and Literature; an MA in Comparative East Asian and African Literature and a PhD in Islamic literature of West Africa. She has been... Answer updated 6 years ago
I tend to smile, put my hand to my chest, and say 'Sorry, I don't shake.' By placing your hand on your chest, you are offering an alternative way of greeting, which makes greeting less awkward. Another method is to get a sympathetic colleague - if you have one - to inform people ahead of meeting you that you don't shake hands with the opposite gender.