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Everybody forgot how to properly shake a hand Everything is social media and virtual now The human connection is being lost Eye contact, presence, energy…that’s what closes deals A strong handshake says more than your pitch ever will People buy people, not just products

@officialandyelliott
120.8K views3.5K likes0:39ENMar 22, 2026
151 words764 characters33 sentencesReadability: Kindergarten

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Sir, how you doing? Andy Elliott, what's your name? - Darren. - Darren. - Darren, nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you. - Darren, nice to meet you. See, I snapped his hand. Okay, what's your name? Andy Elliott, what's your name? - Alex. - Yeah. - Nice to meet you. Notice, do I let go of your hand? No. I say your name, I repeat it back, and then I snap your hand. Why? Does your name matter? - It does. - If you're walking down the road, what's your name? - Raphael. - And somebody says, Raphael, he's like, what? 'Cause that's him. He loves hearing his name. Sir, how you doing? Andy Elliott, what's your name? - Raphael. - Nice to meet you, sir. Glad you're here. Why would I do that? Is he important? How do I let him know he's important? Through a handshake.