WOMEN: Is a guys handshake important?

Yes - it should be firm and gentle - and you would be amazed at how much feeling can be conveyed in a simple handshake of man to woman....I sometimes whip into my Prussian ancestry and heel-click and even kiss the hand......if it's worth it.....

Yes! I find it much more impressive when a man holds my entire hand during a handshake instead of just grabbing my fingers like most men do.

a warm firm handshake while making eye contact shows your a decent human being

handshakes are very important

equal pressure - don't dominate or put your second hand on top of the clasp unless your intimate.

No, I don't think it is weird. It says "Nice to meet you.". I feel weird to just smile when I am introduced to anyone. A hug is too personal, doing nothing is too impersonal, so a hand shake is just right. (Lol, reminds me of Goldilocks and the Three Bears...haha)

A cold fish handshake or dead fish shows that a person male or female doesn't care to know you.

Yes.

Yes. First impressions last a long time.

I like a man to shake my hand, yes how he does is reflective of what kind of guy he is. I feel he is respecting me to shake my hand.

Yes.

of course, it's like a sign that you're willing to be friends with the other. it can also be a sign that you're approachable. Sort of a body language.