Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer
Unfortunately, meetings are not an expendable part of corporate America. They are, however -- or at least they can seem like -- a colossal waste of time. (Unless, of course, food is served.)
Mind-numbing as they may be, meetings are necessary. If conducted efficiently, they're useful and can help you stand out in the workplace.
Though you might be making all the right meeting moves, there are always folks who struggle with the concept of "good meeting behavior." There are always those who talk out of turn, snap their gum loudly or spin in their chairs while others are speaking.
Whether you're the meeting leader or just a participant, prevent yourself from being "that guy" and never make these meeting mistakes:
Handshakes have been around since the birth of civilization. In fact, they were originally a way to prove you had no weapons in your hand when meeting someone new (given today's state of affairs, that might not be a bad idea). Nowadays, we use handshakes in meetings, greetings, offering congratulations, closing a business deal or sometimes just to say, "How's it goin'?" 
