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The key to a successful handshake

Most of us know how to do it when the other person is also an adult.

You know, firm but not too firm. One pump and you’re out. Et cetera.

But what if the person wanting to shake with you is about four years old and has tiny hands?

Do you envelop the child’s whole hand? Do you extend a couple of fingers for the youth to grasp? Switch to a fist-bump?

* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "The Slice." Read all stories from this blog