Shake things up with this guide to techie handshakes.

1. Your Guide to Techie Handshakes
Handshakes that
totally need to
become mainstream.
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Your Guide to Techie Handshakes
By now we all know how to impress each other with a
strong, firm handshake.
But the tech conference of the year is approaching
(ahmm, humm, NetApp Insight) and it’s time to shake
things up. With a little creativity you can bring a little
personality to introductions and really impress people you
meet.
So start here, and before you know it the Rock-Paper-
Scissors-Lizard-Spock may be seen in cities nationwide.

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Source: TCGwithHats.com
Rock-Paper-
Scissors-Lizard-
Spock
Any of you Big Bang Theory fans know what we’re talking about. Instead of
the traditional “Rock-Paper-Scissors” to settle things, Sheldon and friends
prefer to work things out with a little thing called “Rock-Paper-Scissors-
Lizard-Spock.” Well, it’s time for someone to make it into a handshake. "
Oh, and if you need rules on how it works, check this out.

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“Fizzbin”
The Technical
Support Secret
Handshake
This is not our idea, but it needs to be shared so we’re making it happen.
Bust out this handshake to let them know that they’ve found another
kindred soul. There’s no need for small talk or tech explanations, jump
straight to geek speak. Read more about “Fizzbin” here.
Source: Blogs.DavenportLibrary.com

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Geek Gang "
Signs
Just flash one of these geek gang signs courtesy of this brilliant guy to show
the world you’re qualified to be awesome. There’s a sign for everyone.
"
Source: JoeyDevilla.com

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Photo source CityTV.com
Community"
Spirit
Movie and television characters are always busting out with some hilarious
handshake that we wish we thought of first. Don’t be ashamed to show
your geek pride for your favorite show by copying your fav shake. One of
the best is Troy and Abed’s greeting from Community.

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Old Skool
"
Source: Complex.com
Another television favorite? Reaching back in time for this one, "
The Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff had their own handshake that millions
have copied (just don’t sing that theme song when you do it)."
To see the full shake, go here.

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Source: Geekologie.com
The Light Saber
Finger Shake
Okay, this one isn’t totally practical since we would all have to walk around
with light sabers on our fingers. But, just stop and think for a minute about
how much fun life would be if that were the case. (Tip: you can pick up
temporary Star Wars tattoos on the Web. Google it!)

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The “Turkey”
High Five
As a rule, high-fives shouldn’t be on this list. They’ve had their heyday and
don’t need to come back. But, what do you do with those people who
didn’t get the memo? Don’t leave them hanging. Hit ‘em with a high turkey.
Use a bald up fist to make the combined hands look like a turkey. Oh yes,
and don’t forget to yell “turkey!”
Source: SalesForce.com

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The “Howie”
Unshake
Prefer to not touch strangers? You’re not alone. Howie Mandel may have
been one of the first ones to be vocal about this phobia, but he’s certainly
not the last. If you don’t want to shake hands with random people, there
are about a million modifications of the arm or fist-bump that you can
adopt for your own, and play it off as totally cool.

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