Shaking hands for longer than seven seconds causes anxiety - study

Shaking hands for longer than seven seconds causes anxiety - study

Handshakes should last for no longer than three seconds, because it might trigger anxiety.

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While shaking hands for longer may appear to be good manners, a study disagrees. 

A study found that handshakes longer than seven seconds could cause anxiety.

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Researchers found that a handshake is considered 'normal' when it lasts for three seconds or less.

Researchers also found that people showed less interactional enjoyment after a longer handshake.

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They will also laugh less and anxiety will increase. 

When a handshake lasts for less than three seconds, people feel more natural.

What is the acceptable time for a handshake?

Let Martin Bester know!

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