handshake

grip

Secure manual hold

• claspSecuring device that clicks
• palmHand's flat interior
• squeezeFirm bilateral compression

firm · limp · pumping · two-handed · left-handed · fist-bump · high-five · bow · nod · wave

welcome

Hospitable greeting offered

• helloCommon spoken greeting
• introductionPreliminary section or presentation
• meetCome into contact

salutation · pleasantries · encounter · reception · acknowledgment · cordiality · hospitality · warmth · friendliness · namaste

protocol

Prescribed conduct rules

• TCPConnection-oriented network protocol
• ACKReceipt signal in networking
• authenticationConfirming genuine identity

connection · encryption · TLS · SSL · negotiation · synchronization · session · three-way · client-server

deal

Agreement or distribution

• pactFormal agreement between parties
• accordHarmony between parties
• settlementResolved dispute or colony

bargain · understanding · arrangement · commitment · verbal · informal · unwritten · compact · concord · negotiation

bond

Binding tie or connection

• rapportHarmonious mutual connection
• allianceFormal union of parties
• partnershipShared business arrangement

collaboration · cooperation · solidarity · connection · relationship · goodwill · sincerity · confidence · reliability · faith

ritual

Ceremonial set of actions

• protocolPrescribed conduct rules
• inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
• traditionCustom passed through generations

formal · diplomatic · official · state · coronation · investiture · induction · solemnity · pageantry · observance

signature

Handwritten name for verification

• termsConditions of an agreement
• negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
• clauseProvision in agreement

legal · obligation · document · binding · settlement · ratification · provision · amendment · stipulation · signing

parting

Act of leaving another

• goodbyeDeparting salutation
• departureAct of going away
• send-offFarewell gathering or party

leave-taking · conclusion · valediction · adieu · final · closing · reconciliation · truce · peace

• social interactiongreeting, hello, goodbye, hi, bye
• social interactionshello, goodbye, talk, nod, chat
• agreementagree, accord, yes, yeah, yep
• agreementscontract, nod, accords, verbal consent, agreement
• bonding ritualshug, toast, gift giving, wedding, baptism
• Business Etiquettebusiness card, greeting, introduction, dress code, professionalism