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.
Smiling. Good one!
or a friendly wave, a head nod, a smile ?
That could work…
I will have to rethink my dentist’s wimpy handshake now
Ha!
We may get germy, but at least we know their sword hand is empty.
Laughing!
My europeans side of the family kiss automatically – we’re doomed.
Funny!
I say back to old-old-school with pinky-square – short contact, minimum surface area… 🙂
Good derivative of the face bump. LIKE IT.
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.
I LOVE YOUR CONFIDENCE
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. 🙂
I wouldn’t hesitate to shake your hand either Debra. 🙂