Teaching my son to shake hands properly
Had to correct my 12 year old yesterday when he gave some family friends a limp handshake. Sat him down and showed him how it's done - firm grip, eye contact, one pump, confident.
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Had to correct my 12 year old yesterday when he gave some family friends a limp handshake. Sat him down and showed him how it's done - firm grip, eye contact, one pump, confident.
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