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Screen shot 2015-03-12 at 5.52.55 PMHere’s how to properly shake hands in 14 different countries

By Kathleen Elkins And Skye Gould From Business Insider

In Brazil and the United States, a firm handshake is expected. This would be off putting in the UK, as the British like to greet each other with a lighter handshake.

Every country has a unique set of customs, and it is important to recognize and respect cultural differences, especially when conducting business around the world.

We created a helpful guide for handshake etiquette across 14 countries, thanks to information from BBC and Mental Floss:

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For more on this story go to: http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-properly-shake-hands-around-the-world-2015-3#ixzz3TioavlF6

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