Americans Generally Offer a Handshake That Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

Americans generally offer a handshake that is:

• A) brusque and firm with a single pump.
• B) moderate in grasp and repeated frequently.
• C) firm with three to five pumps.
• D) light, quick, and sometimes with a double kiss.
• E) gentle, long-lasting, and sometimes with kisses on both cheeks.

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