Handshake Etiquette after covid-19

A handshake is a globally greeting guesture, parting trandion in which two people grasp one of each other's like hands, in most cases accompanied by a brief up-and-down movement of the grasped hands. Using the right hand is generally considered proper etiquette. Different culture may have a different custom. For example, majority religion isIslam countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, the general rule in these countries, men are not allowed to get close to the opposite sex or touch them. Among Islamic countries, Turkey is an exception where men and women can shake hands with each other. (you may find out more details of customs of handshake in different countries in the last paragraph)

In light with covid-19, numberis of countries and organization adopted policies encouraging people not to perform physical greeting, such as handshake, hug, high five, kiss to avoid the germ spreading. Alternatives way have been used including the elbow bump, the fist bump, Roman Salute, or non-contact actions like "a namaste gesture".

The handshake shall ever return? Affirmation that the virus has successfully been contained. We have developed althernative comfortable guesture instead of handshake, as long as the the virus are ended plus social comfort levels of the people exchanging physical greetings ease by this , more clarify will be given. It is a time for everyone to be cautious and take responsible to care of each others health and well-being, the normal world and greeting ways shall return. Few greeting reminders for everyone to remember in the midest of pandemic:

• Smile.

• Make eye contact.

• Keep your hands to yourself.

• Stand 6 feet away.

Different custom of handshake in different countries:

• In Anglophone countries, handshaking is common in business situations. In casual non-business situations, men are more likely to shake hands than women.

• In the Netherlands and Belgium, handshakes are done more often, especially on meeting.

• In Switzerland, it may be expected to shake the women's hands first.

• Austrians shake hands when meeting, often including with children.

• In the United States a traditional handshake is firm, executed with the right hand, with good posture and eye contact

• In Russia, a handshake is performed by men and rarely performed by women.

• In some countries such as Turkey or the Arabic-speaking Middle East, handshakes are not as firm as in the West. Consequently, a grip that is too firm is rude.

• Moroccans also give one kiss on each cheek (to corresponding genders) together with the handshake. Also, in some countries, a variation exists where instead of kisses, and the handshake the palm is then placed on the heart.[clarification needed]

• In China, age is considered important in handshake etiquette, and older people should be greeted with a handshake before others. A weak handshake is also preferred, but people shaking hands often hold on to each other's hands for an extended period after the initial handshake.

• In Japan, it is appropriate to let the Japanese initiate the handshake, and a weak handshake is preferred. The Japanese do not have a tradition of shaking hands and prefer to formally bow (with hands open by their sides) to each other, but they will greet non-Japanese with a handshake.

• In India and several nearby countries, the respectful Namaste gesture, sometimes combined with a slight bow, is traditionally used in place of handshakes. However, handshakes are preferred in business and other formal settings.

• In Norway, where a firm handshake is preferred, people will most often shake hands when agreeing on deals, in private and business relations.

• In Korea, a senior person will initiate a handshake, which it is preferred to be weak. It is a sign of respect to grasp the right arm with the left hand when shaking hands. It is also disrespectful to have your free hand in your pocket while shaking hands. It is considered disrespectful to put one's hand in your pocket while shaking another person's hand. Bowing is the preferred and conventional way of greeting a person in Korea.

• Related to a handshake but more casual, some people prefer a fist bump. Typically the fist bump is done with a clenched hand. Only the knuckles of the hand are typically touched to the knuckles of the other person's hand. Like a handshake the fist bump may be used to acknowledge a relationship with another person. However, unlike the formality of a handshake, the fist bump is typically not used to seal a business deal or in formal business settings.

• The hand hug is a type of handshake popular with politicians, as it can present them as being warm, friendly, trustworthy and honest. This type of handshake involves covering the clenched hands with the remaining free hand, creating a sort of "cocoon".

• Another version popular with politicians is a "photo-op handshake" in which, after the initial grasp both individuals turn to face present photographers and camera men and stay this way for several seconds.

• Scouts shake hands with their left hand as a gesture of trust, a practice which originated when the founder of the movement, Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell, then a British cavalry officer, met an African tribesman.

• In some areas of Africa, handshakes are continually held to show that the conversation is between the two talking. If they are not shaking hands, others are permitted to enter the conversation.

• Masai men in Africa greet one another by a subtle touch of palms of their hands for a very brief moment of time.

• In Liberia, the snap handshake is customary in which the two shakers snap their fingers against each other at the conclusion of the handshake.

• In Ethiopia, it is considered rude to use the left hand during a handshake. While greeting the elderly or a person in authority, it is also customary to accompany the handshake with a bow and the left hand supporting the right. This is especially important if it is the first time.

• In Thailand, handshaking is only done if the traditional "Wai" is not offered. The person will offer what's called a “wai,” placing their palms together at chest level and bowing. Return the gesture. If you're a man, greet then with “Sawadee-krap.” If you're a woman, say “Sawadee-kah” (both mean “Hello).