Giving a firm, solid handshake isn’t difficult exactly, but ask anyone who meets job candidates or just talks to new people with any regularity, and you’ll hear some awkward handshake horror stories.

A handshake. Such a simple gesture, yet it means so much. Did you know the handshake started as a symbol of peace in the fifth century B.C.? (It's tough to hide or use a weapon when clasping hands.) ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Today is a day about body language because it's National Handshake Day. We're talking about the power of this simple gesture. A handshake is more than a greeting; it's a silent ...

Body language experts say a weak grip might indicate insecurity. And a quick-to-let-go handshake can suggest arrogance. Either way -- your handshake makes a first impression. Now researchers are ...