'But we found that the first impression begins with a handshake that sets the tone for the rest of the interview.

'We don't consciously remember a person's handshake but it is one of the first non-verbal clues we get about the person's overall personality, and that impression is what we remember.'

Women were less likely to have a highly rated handshake, partly because traditionally they shake hands less than men. But when women did possess a firm handshake, they were likely to be evaluated more favorably than their male counterparts.

Body language experts warn, however, that the firmness needs to be just right, as an over zealous 'bone crusher' handshake can indicate egotism, a controlling personality and a lack of trustworthiness.

The handshake is thought to have originated in medieval Europe as a way for kings and knights to show that they did not intend to harm each other and possessed no concealed weapons.

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任何认真找工作的人都知道，在很重要的面试中，穿着整齐和微笑有助于面试成功。

然而研究揭示，要给潜在的雇主一个好印象，有力的握手才是关键。

尽管先前的研究显示，一个软弱无力的“湿鱼握手暗示着胆怯，而一个有力的“劲握则象征着满满的自信心，不过还没有多少证据显示出握手对面试考官的影响。

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