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It is possible to tell things by a handshake. I like the 'looking in the eye' syndrome. It conveys interest. I like the firm, though not bone crushing shake. The bone crusher is trying too hard to 'macho it.: The clammy or diffident handshake - fairly or unfairly - get me off to a bad start with a person.

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