TORONTO -- The handshake has endured for millennia. It has ended wars, sealed deals that have built economies, and forged alliances that have changed the course of history.
After all, many of us don’t generally practise proper hand hygiene, resulting in petri dishes at the end of our arms that efficiently spread germs. "When you gradually come back, you don't jump into it with both feet," Fauci said about easing physical distancing restrictions. "You say, what are the things you could still do and still approach normal? One of them is absolute compulsive hand-washing. The other is you don't ever shake anybody's hands."that the practice should be banned from health-care settings.
Kisses also have a deep history in early Christian religious ceremonies. In the Middle Ages, a kiss was a sign of fidelity and used to seal property deals. One or more kisses on each cheek are a standard greeting in much of the world. And the Emily Post Institute, an authority on etiquette in the U.S., is rolling back decades of advice to always accept a handshake or an approaching hug. The institute recommends saying, “I’m keeping distance right now, but I’m happy to see you.”Of course, the jury is out on whether physical distancing restrictions that are necessary in the months until an outbreak of COVID-19 is under control will result in permanent change.
“They might become a stronger demonstration of trust. We may be more selective about who we shake hands with or the occasion on which we shake hands.”Business communication consultant Stacey Hanke says handshakes are an effective and efficient means of making a positive impression. “I think not shaking hands will force us to be stronger socially. We will have to put in the effort to show we care.”
Not a bad idea.
Yes
No more greeting others moistly.
It would be great if handshaking was a thing of the past. Far too many people do not wash their hands properly or at all after using the washroom. I see it at the office. As well, tons of people don't use nose tissue. Horrific. Far better to just smile or give a small bow.
End of the kiss on both cheeks before the handshake. The shake will never die.
Sorry, not going to bow. How about the RETURN of eye contact when speaking to someone.
If any of you have flown after 9/11. It shows how you have been duped by the media
AngelUsako Yep, change it to the Rick and Morty way of saying hello.
Most people didn't mean it anyway...
I saw two people do the foot-bump this weekend and it was spontaneous, genuine and just really a cool gesture to see! People will adapt.
No thanks Piss Mitts
Well I guess it's better than Moistly Talking.
This should be the end of it.
Good. It's always been gross
I don't see the problem unless you are unlucky enough to be Patient Zero or already amidst a known pan/epidemic. Seems to be just a good excuse for those who didn't like shaking hands in the first place. :-/
Start Namaste 🙏🏼
Bad grips, sweaty palms, left handed approaches. Good riddance!
How else are we to establish trust? Verbal communication? 😒 🤣
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