Infographic: The ideal handshake for different countries

Americans value firm handshakes, but many other cultures consider tight grips to be rude. Refer to this infographic before your next international business trip.

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Handshakes are a fundamental part of the professional world.

If you want people to take you seriously, you need a good handshake.

Handshake etiquette varies by country, though. Whereas Americans value a firm handshake, Brits, Moroccans, Turks and people in several other cultures do not, an infographic from Business Insider says.

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