Ron DeSantis looking away while shaking someone's hand.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis greeting residents at a Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2023, in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.
  • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is on the campaign trail, seeking to interact with more potential voters.
  • Critics have pointed out that the governor can be awkward while talking with people.
  • The key is to remember that you're not the most important person in the room, etiquette experts say.

When it comes to policy matters, folks close to Gov. Ron DeSantis may say he can talk at length about the issues he's most passionate about.