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The handshake after COVID – good riddance, or welcome back?

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By Thomas URBAIN

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Instead of shaking hands the world should adopt the Japanese bow as the standard greeting. Or if thats too hard on the neck, how about the Indian 'namaste'.

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Handshakes were originally made to test if the other person was concealing weapons in their sleeves. In my opinion, a fist bump would be the next best thing. Even as a guy, handshakes can be intimidating. I agree with EvilBuddha, bowing is the way to go, but I doubt it will catch on in countries outside of those that traditionally bow.

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Anything but that stupid elbow-bump thing!!

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Hand shake is part of our culture, I still instinctively go to shake hands but than have to stop myself. Personally happy to see a return to normal.

As this is a USA based article and the removal of all social distancing etc. seems to have been done a bit precipitately I can understand the hesitancy.

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Then how will secret societies and fraternities greet their fellow initiates?

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I really like the Japanese Bow, its simple and very easy to do.

I think all culture should use it as an alternative. I have always felt awkward shaking hands and never liked it. i- would be very happy to see go away!!!

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I don't handshake filthy hands who don't wash after the loo.

Neither Namaste or Bow, Just Hello!

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