A strong handshake is almost twice as effective as a weak one in transferring bacteria such as E. coli from one person to another, according to a study conducted in the UK and reported in The New York Times. A moderately strong handshake, in turn, transfers about twice as many bacteria as a high-five. A fist bump is even more hygienic than a high-five.
~ A Firm Handshake, a Lot of Bacteria from The Daily Stat via NY Times: The Upside of a Wimpy Handshake
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I like the oriental greetings of bowing but not touching which the people from Nepal do here in Colchester.
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Smiling. Good one!
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or a friendly wave, a head nod, a smile ?
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That could work…
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I will have to rethink my dentist’s wimpy handshake now
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Ha!
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We may get germy, but at least we know their sword hand is empty.
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Laughing!
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My europeans side of the family kiss automatically – we’re doomed.
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Funny!
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I say back to old-old-school with pinky-square – short contact, minimum surface area… 🙂
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Good derivative of the face bump. LIKE IT.
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I don’t care–I don’t trust someone with a wimpy handshake in the same way that, as an Italian, I don’t trust people who don’t eat bread. Besides, exposure to germs is what strengthens my immune system.
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I LOVE YOUR CONFIDENCE
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I’d like to think that the germ craze is a bit overrated David. I’ll shake your hand and take my chances. No flu shot, no compulsive hand washing here either. I’ve had one cold in the last 3 years. It’s probably luck though. 🙂
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I wouldn’t hesitate to shake your hand either Debra. 🙂
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