The Meet and Greet

An introduction is almost always accompanied by a handshake and conversation.
It is a social event where attendees have an opportunity to meet the sponsoring person or group under informal circumstances. An informal reception held for the purpose of enabling an author, politician, celebrity, etc. to mingle with a group of people.
Offer a firm handshake as you greet people
Extend your hand as you give your greeting. The person who puts a hand out first comes across as confident and at ease. Make sure that this physical part of your meeting and greeting is professional. Don’t offer bone-crushing grips or wimpy limp-wristed shakes.