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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Snow day: Importance of a Firm Handshake

Division Head 

William had always been a confident, successful student. He was class president and the head of the debate team. He always spoke eloquently and his handshake was exceptional. 


Professor

A student came in today. He walked right up to my desk and waited patiently for me to finish the task at hand. When I looked up again, he introduced self as John. I offered my hand and he took it and I was shocked at the firmness of the handshake. I never forgot his name because of that handshake. I noticed the same assertive, confident  in his papers and conversations. I was impressed.


Friend/Acquaintance

Though William and I had very different view we were still good friends. He was always in the opposing party in an argument and I never did best him. He was intimidating from the start. He had a death grip.


Citizen 

The man I met today was truly inspirational. He spoke to us all with words of wisdom and a hope for the future. I was unsure at first but when he shook my hand, I was sure he was the one I was going to vote for.

John F. Kennedy such a firm handshake, it propelled him the seat of the President of the United States

(P.S. The inspiration for this piece came from a Spotify commercial because I had absolutely no idea what I was going to write about.)

(P.S.S The story is absolutely, 100% fictitious) 









2 comments:

  1. Nice vocabulary, and very descriptive. I fail to understand what exactly you're saying here, but it's quite eloquent.

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  2. This was a great idea for a free post, I think. I thought it was interesting how you took on many different situations, rather than just one story. Good job Jacob!

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