He designed the brochure we are using for this campaign. If you are introducing yourself, do not use your professional title. Handshakes are usually brief. Light handshakes are considered distasteful. Use a firm grip.
Eye contact is important when shaking someone s hand.
Body Language Keep your distance when conversing. If an American feels you are standing too close, he or she may step back without even thinking about it. People who like to touch really like touching, and people who do not like to touch really dislike being touched. You will need to watch your colleagues for clues on what they are comfortable with. Americans are generally uncomfortable with same-sex touching, especially between males.