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Hugging / Handshaking Muscle Stations
Students are introduced to the concept of "muscle overload." They work on hugging and handshaking muscles. Students are told that each station is set up to make muscles tired. They are told that making their muscles tired is a good...
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Handshakes and Greetings in American Culture
Students explore the meaning of greeting friends, acquaintances, strangers and family and learn when shaking hands is appropriate.
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Chapter 2: The Social Leverage in Active Hand Gestures
This chapter, from the Westside Toastmasters, gives a detailed explanation of how to use handshakes to communicate.
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Handshakes: What the Handshakes of Leaders Can Teach Us
This article discusses the culture and meaning of handshakes,
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Hand Shake: Do You Know the Common Hand Shake Mistakes?
This website gives a breakdown of the etiquette of the shaking hands.