When greeting someone, which should you use?

• A. Wave from a distance
• B. Firm handshake
• C. Soft handshake
• D. No handshake

Answer: (B)

Greeting etiquette and first impressions are involved when you meet someone. A firm handshake conveys confidence, respect, and professional readiness, helping set a positive tone for the interaction and making a good impression from the start. It engages directly and shows you’re approachable and prepared to engage. Waving from a distance is friendly but doesn’t establish personal contact; a soft handshake can feel unsure or weak; not shaking hands at all can seem distant or disrespectful in many settings. So, in most formal or semi-formal introductions, a firm handshake is the best choice, while staying mindful of the other person’s comfort and any cultural or health considerations.