DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is there a polite way to avoid shaking hands with strangers? I was in a car dealership, and every employee I encountered extended a hand to me, expecting me to shake it.

“Shake a woman’s hand the same as you would shake a man ... said Deutschendorf. In a job interview, these positions tell the interviewer that you value the conversation and are interested ...

"Do not shake hands with your ... But relying too much on hand gestures can be distracting, according to Molidor and Parus. Remember, it's an interview, not a theatrical performance.

In their book "Crazy Good Interviewing," John B. Molidor, Ph.D., and Barbara Parus share the best ways to use your hands in a job interview. They also outline a few things you shouldn't do.

In their book "Crazy Good Interviewing," John B. Molidor, Ph.D., and Barbara Parus share the best ways to use your hands in a job interview. They also outline a few things you shouldn't do.

Job interviews can be frightening ... As you leave your interview, shake your interviewer's hand again, and thank them for taking the time to talk to you. And don't pull out your mobile until ...