Dominant Handshake

If you want to understand who has the power in an encounter between two individuals, observe the way in which they shake hands. Dominance, during a handshake, is transmitted by turning the hand in such a manner that the palm faces downward. The palm need not be facing the floor directly, but should be facing downwards in relation to the other person's palm and it tells the other person that one wishes to take control in the encounter that follows.