Here are some fun and revealing contrasting styles of handshakes between world leaders and of the building of alliances and friendships on the world stage.
We start off with one of many obnoxious handshakes by Trump. More than mildly nauseating. There are many more, but we don’t need to see them again.
But Trump was no match for Macron —
On the other hand, that’s a handshake between leaders. And friends.
Warm.
Very warm.
Bromance?
Twitter going gaga with Macron-Trudeau meetings and handshakes :-)
Handshakes involve lot more than hands. The eyes have it.
A hand of the shoulder can be so much more effective —
Trump playing alpha male, all by himself, at G7 summit. And sulking. You are all bad, very bad.
Can I get you a french pacifier?
The non-handshake earlier this year. You tiny, tiny man.
Obama and Merkel at G7 summit in 2015. The hills are alive ...
2012 NATO summit, serious fun, no pushing and shoving. No juveniles.
Here’s Obama with Merkel in Berlin this week :-)
A rock star welcome for Obama. You can see why.
Few more …
You lead ...
Handshake à trois -
Building relationships -
Making other leaders shake hands — priceless!
Other ways to shake hands -
A dear friend’s handshake -
Amen.