Editing Handshake (section)

===By geographic location===
* In [[English-speaking world|Anglophone]] countries, handshaking is common in business situations. In casual non-business situations, men are more likely to shake hands than women.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://whydopeople.net/why-do-people-shake-hands/ |title=Why Do People Shake Hands? &#124; Why Do People |publisher=whydopeople.net |year=2012 |access-date=21 May 2012}}</ref>
* In the [[United States]], [[United Kingdom]] and  [[Canada]], a traditional handshake is firm, executed with the right hand, with good posture and eye contact. A handshake where both parties are [[Standing|standing up]] is deemed as good [[etiquette]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rick |date=2021-11-18 |title=The art of a good handshake in a[sic] interview or meeting – News & Insights |url=https://hterecruitment.co.uk/the-art-of-a-good-handshake-in-a-interview-or-meeting-news-insights/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=HtE Recruitment |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name="Handshakes"/>
* [[Austrians]] shake hands when meeting, often including with children.<ref name="Handshakes"/>
* In the [[Netherlands]] and [[Belgium]], handshakes are done more often, especially on meeting.<ref name="Handshakes">{{Cite web|url=https://theconnectedwoman.com/whoops/|title=Whoops! > The Connected Woman Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=PHR3102 |title=Shaking Hands Around the World |publisher=wisc-online.com |year=2012 |access-date=21 May 2012}}</ref>
* In [[Denmark]], the final step in [[Danish nationality law#Naturalisation as a Danish citizen|acquiring]] Danish citizenship is a ceremony at which a handshake with a local official is specifically required (gloves may not be worn).<ref>{{cite web |title=Handshakes high on the agenda as Denmark's immigration minister awards nine citizenships |url=https://www.thelocal.dk/20190118/handshakes-high-on-the-agenda-as-denmarks-immigration-minister-awards-nine-citizenships |website=[[The Local]] |access-date=8 June 2024}}</ref>
* In [[Norway]], where a firm handshake is preferred, people most often shake hands when agreeing on deals, in private and business relations.<ref name="Handshakes"/>
* In Russia, a handshake is performed between men and rarely performed by women.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.languageconnections.com/blog/friends-greeting-around-the-world/|title=Friends Greeting Around the World|date=1 July 2022}}</ref>
* In [[Switzerland]], it may be expected to shake the women's hands first.<ref name="Handshakes"/>
* In [[Israel]], handshakes are standard among Jews (other than ultra-religious Jews, between genders), but not among Arabs.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yvVPTD4Cv84C&dq=handshakes+israel+etiquette&pg=PA291 | title=Business Etiquette for Dummies | isbn=9781118051573 | last1=Fox | first1=Sue | date=31 January 2011 | publisher=John Wiley & Sons }}</ref><ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=r4I2DwAAQBAJ&dq=handshakes+israel+etiquette&pg=PA153 | title=Etiquette and Taboos around the World: A Geographic Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Customs | isbn=9781440838217 | last1=Taylor | first1=Ken | last2=Williams | first2=Victoria R. | date=5 October 2017 | publisher=Abc-Clio }}</ref><ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ObyrcJ-Ksv8C&dq=handshakes+israel+etiquette&pg=PA45 | title=The Global Etiquette Guide to Africa and the Middle East: Everything You Need to Know for Business and Travel Success | isbn=9780471272823 | last1=Foster | first1=Dean | date=October 2002 | publisher=John Wiley & Sons }}</ref>
* In some countries such as Turkey or the [[Arabic]]-speaking [[Middle East]], handshakes are not as firm as in the West. Consequently, a grip that is too firm is rude.<ref name="Handshakes"/> 
* [[Moroccans]] will give a soft handshake to someone of the same gender, along with one kiss on each cheek (lips don't touch the cheek unless they are family).<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vQpSAAAAQBAJ&dq=handshakes+etiquette+morocco&pg=PT238 | title=Hospitality and Tourism Management in Africa | isbn=9781469144665 | last1=Ubani | first1=Lumumba Umunna | date=9 February 2012 | publisher=Xlibris Corporation }}</ref> The handshake may be followed by lightly touching one's heart with one's right hand.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rLMuDwAAQBAJ&dq=handshakes+etiquette+morocco+heart&pg=PT1110 | title=Lonely Planet Morocco | isbn=9781787010093 | last1=Planet | first1=Lonely | last2=Lee | first2=Jessica | last3=Atkinson | first3=Brett | last4=Clammer | first4=Paul | last5=Maxwell | first5=Virginia | last6=Louis | first6=Regis St | last7=Parkes | first7=Lorna | date=August 2017 | publisher=Lonely Planet }}</ref><ref>{{Cite book
  |title = Etiquette in het buitenland 
  |trans-title=Etiquette Abroad 
  |language = nl
  |first1 = Kevin
  |last1 = Strubbe
  |first2 = Liesbeth
  |last2 = Hobert
  |location = [[Leuven]]
  |publisher = Van Halewyck
  |year = 2009
  |isbn = 978-90-5617-910-6
}}</ref>
*In [[Armenia]], handshakes are the most common greetings between men, optionally followed by a kiss on the cheek if the two parties have a close relationship.  Traditionally, a woman needs to wait for the man to present his hand for the handshake. Women usually greet each other with hugs and a kiss on the cheek.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Culture Crossing |url=https://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student_details.php?Id=7&CID=11 |access-date=12 March 2022 |website=guide.culturecrossing.net}}</ref>
* In [[China]], age is considered important in handshake etiquette, and older people should be greeted with a handshake before others.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/54063/what-proper-handshake-etiquette-around-world|title=What is Proper Handshake Etiquette Around the World?|date=5 December 2013|website=www.mentalfloss.com|language=en|access-date=28 March 2020}}</ref> A weak handshake is also preferred, but people shaking hands often hold on to each other's hands for an extended period after the initial handshake.<ref name="Handshakes"/>
* In Japan, there is not a tradition of shaking hands and it is preferred to formally [[bowing|bow]] to each other (with hands open by their sides). Japanese people may greet foreigners with a handshake; foreigners are advised to let Japanese people initiate any handshakes, and a weak handshake is preferred.<ref name="Handshakes"/> A curious exception are so-called [[handshake event]]s.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kECtDAAAQBAJ&dq=handshake+event+japan&pg=PA187 | title=True Crime Japan: Thieves, Rascals, Killers and Dope Heads: True Stories from a Japanese Courtroom | isbn=9781462918973 | last1=Murphy | first1=Paul | date=2 August 2016 | publisher=Tuttle }}</ref>
* In [[Korea]], a senior person will initiate a handshake, which is preferred to be weak. It is a sign of respect to grasp the right arm with the left hand when shaking hands. It is considered disrespectful to put the free hand in one's pocket while shaking hands.<ref name="Handshakes"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/04/23/178650537/bill-gates-handshake-with-south-koreas-park-sparks-debate|title=Bill Gates' Handshake With South Korea's Park Sparks Debate|website=NPR.org|date=23 April 2013|last1=Chappell|first1=Bill}}</ref> Bowing is the preferred and conventional way of greeting a person in Korea.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://10mag.com/understanding-south-korean-business-etiquette/|title=Understanding South Korean Business Etiquette|date=22 March 2018}}</ref>
*In [[Thailand]], handshaking is only done if the traditional [[Thai greeting|''wai'']] is not offered. When a person offers a ''wai'', placing their palms together at chest level and bowing, this is then returned, with men saying “Sawadee-krap” and women saying “Sawadee-kah” (both mean “Hello").<ref name="auto"/>
* In [[India]] and [[Greater India|several nearby countries]], the respectful [[Namaste]] gesture, sometimes combined with a slight bow, is traditionally used in place of handshakes. Handshakes are preferred in business and other formal settings.
*In some areas of [[Africa]]{{which|date=July 2022}}, handshakes are continually held to show that the conversation is between the two talking. If they are not shaking hands, others are permitted to enter the conversation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.citizen.co.za/south-coast-herald/233477/16-things-that-explain-the-modern-handshake-and-how-it-differs-around-the-world/|title=16 Ways the modern handshake can differ around the world|first=Pongrass|last=Import|date=13 September 2017}}</ref>
* [[Maasai people|Masai]] men in Africa greet one another by a subtle touch of palms of their hands for a very brief moment of time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/shake-hands-like-gentleman/|title=How To Shake Hands Like A Gentleman - Handshake Etiquette For Confident Introductions|date=15 December 2019}}</ref>
* In [[Liberia]], the [[Liberian snap handshake|snap handshake]] is customary in which the two shakers snap their fingers against each other at the conclusion of the handshake.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-29260185|title=Ebola outbreak: How Liberia lost its handshake|work=BBC News |date=20 September 2014}}</ref>
* In [[Ethiopia]], it is considered rude to use the left hand during a handshake. While greeting the elderly or a person in authority, it is also customary to accompany the handshake with a bow and the left hand supporting the right.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lalmba.org/2020/05/04/lalmba-news-vol-57-no-2/|title=Lalmba News, Vol. 57 No. 2 &#124; Lalmba|first=Rob|last=Andzik|date=4 May 2020}}</ref>
* In [[Indonesia]], it is considered rude to use one's left hand as it is a hand designated for unclean duties. A medium to soft handshake grip is sufficient, since gripping too hard could be considered rude or an act of aggression.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aiya.org.au/2015/01/19/culture-customs-and-traditions-greetings-in-indonesia/ |title=Culture, customs and traditions: Greetings in Indonesia – Australia-Indonesia Youth Association }}</ref>