Read the passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate words from the box below. prefer see suitable tightly comfortable gesture observe self-confidence with impression The Secrets of a Great Handshake It's something most of us do often. We shake hands with long-time friends, with acquaintances ( 熟人 ) and with strangers. In much of the world, the handshake is a part of the first 1) that we make. Here are the secrets to a great handshake: 1. Start with eye contact and a smile. A great handshake isn't just about a physical 2) ; it is about connecting 3) the other person and conveying ( 传达 ) your pleasure to the other person. The best way to do that is with your face and your eyes. 2. Make a full handshake. Keep your hand open and make sure your handshake will be a hand shake, not a finger or palm ( 手掌 ) shake. That means your thumb ( 拇指 ) and palm should be 4) interlocked ( 互锁 ) with the other’s. This allows you to truly have a full handshake. 3. Firm, not strong. good handshake is firm but not overpowering ( 力气过大 ). A firm handshake shows your 5) , but too much strength makes the other person feel oppressed ( 压迫 ). Always make your grip firm, but make adjustments based on the firmness of the other person's grip. 4. Up and down, not back and forth. A good handshake has a nice up and down motion ( 动作 ), not a back and forth one, as if you were trying to 6) some wood together. Again, adjust the motion to what seems natural and 7) to the other person. 5. Adjust time. Some people 8) a long handshake; others prefer it much shorter. 9) the other person and adjust the time to the situation, how well you know the person, and what seems comfortable to them. 6. Consider your left hand. While it may not be 10) in some cultures, I often use my other hand to grasp ( 抓住 ) the other side of the person's hand or to touch his arm. This gesture makes the handshake warmer and more personal.