Whether meeting a client, holding a business meeting or interviewing for a new job, our hands tend to get clammy. The last thing you want to do when this occurs is to shake hands with another.

To avoid the problem, we tend to wipe our hands on our pants or skirt every few minutes hoping that the last swipe takes place right before that important person walks into the room and extends their hand. An easy solution for this is to use antiperspirant. Antiperspirant takes at least 24 hours to become effective, so spray both hands at least once a day to avoid the 'clammy hands' nightmare. It is important to remember that if you do have clammy hands, don't dry them with a tissue, as the wetness of one's hand may cause a piece of tissue to stick to you. Use a handkerchief or napkin to blot hands.

Some people love to kiss when they shake hands. Recently, a mother asked me how to avoid the 'hand-shake kisser'. People tend to extend their hand and then immediately move in for the cheek kiss. If you do not feel comfortable with this sort of greeting, I recommend an effective method called the elbow lock.

After you extend your hand to shake, lock your elbow and it subtlety prevents the other person from leaning in to kiss. Practice with another and you will see the effectiveness of locking your elbow.

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