HOW CLOSE SHOULD I STAND? 
Approximately 2 feet apart. This can vary depending upon the height of the people involved, their arms’ length, and their ethnicity. Generally, people favor more distance during an initial greeting and may back away after the handshake. Never try to close up the distance with a US executive.
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