L1

They say you only get one chance to make a first impression.  They also insist that strong initial greetings involve three key elements:

  • A firm, hold-on-to-the-corporate-ladder handshake
  • Steady, non-threatening eye contact
  • Exchange of legal first and last names

Recent research, however, suggests that this strategy is for whiny babies allergic to their own personality.  "B-b-but the three-step method is how I earned this so-so job in middle management!  If I defy convention, I'll get in trouble and my friends will leave me and no one will be around to cut up my hot dogs!"  Sigh.  Relax, learn to handle a knife, and seriously consider the benefits of this alternative.