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Jack Donaghy may be a smarmy businessman on 30 Rock, but his thoughts on handshakes are actually quite accurate. The way you shake someone's hand can really reveal a lot about your personality, which might not bode well if you're looking to make a great first impression. To find out what your handshake reveals about you, check out the list below:

1. Politician

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Signature move: A firmly grasped handshake that involves using the other free hand to cover the handshake or placing it on the forearm or shoulder.

Personality Type: This person most likely trying to create a false sense of sincerety. Do not trust him.

2. Sweaty Palms

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Signature move: Wet hands.

Personality Type: The person is super nervous about something, resulting in sweaty palms. Do what you can to put him at ease.

3. Dead Fish

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Signature move: Feels like shaking a limp noodle.

Personality Type: This type of clasp usually indicates indifference. Exceptions to this rule are musicians and surgeons, whose bery livelihood depends on protecting their sensitive hands from being mangled.

4. Hand Wrestler

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Signature move: The hand is taken normally before being twisted under the other person’s in an aggressive manner.

Personality Type: This person is absolutely committed to coming out on top, regardless of what they say they want.

5. Finger Vice

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Signature move: Instead of your entire hand, this person just goes for the fingers.

Personality Type: These people are often insecure and like to keep others at a distance. They also tend to crush your fingers as a way to show personal power. Try to be deferential to them.

6. Bone Crusher

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Signature move: Squeezing your hand until you cringe.

Personality Type: This person may or may not intentionally be trying to intimidate you with their iron grip. They may even respond positively when you try not to flinch.

7. Lobster Claw

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Signature move: The other person’s thumb and fingers touch the palm of your hand, just like a lobster claw.

Personality Type: This person fears connecting at a deep level and may have challenges building relationships. As they become more comfortable with you, their handshake may actually change. You have to earn their trust.

8. Brush Off

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Signature move: A quick grasp and release which feels like your hand is being shoved aside.

Personality Type: This person's needs and agendas will always come first,. Pay attention to what he wants before talking about your ideas for them.

9. Controller

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Signature move: Feels like your hand is being pulled towards the person, or strongly guided in a different direction.

Personality Type: These people have serious control issues, and want to dominate everything in the room (including you). Any goal that is different from theirs may be seen as a challenge, so expect to do more listening than talking to see if you can find some common ground.

10. Teacup

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Signature move: Like a normal handshake, except there's no palm-to-palm contact because the palm is cupped, like a teacup.

Personality Type: This person is either really shy or hiding something from you. Always check for missing information when working with this individual.