oh oh It’s coming. The moment you dreaded. This user is about to come out and shake yours. But all you can think is: what’s in that hand?there will even be the coronavirus COVID-19? Whatever this user uses, he is about to give it to you. And you just need to “shake,” the handshake that is. What are you up to?
Yes, the existing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak reminds us that shaking hands is a wonderful way to move other microbes like viruses and bacteria from one user to another. After all, while the eyes may be the windows to the soul, the hands are like shovels, sponges, and pipe cleaners. They touch, dig, rub and poke everything on the face, frame and everything around a user. They can be, in a word, rude. In short, they can be really disgusting. That’s why Mark Sklansky, MD, Nikhil Nadkarni, and Lynn Ramirez-Avila, MD, MSC of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA went so far as to present in an observation on June 25, 2014. JAMA to prohibit handshakes in health facilities.
Therefore, it makes sense to avoid shaking hands with the existing SARS-CoV2 outbreak. So what can you do instead? Here are 15 possibilities:
15. Ignore it.
This is also known as “let them hang” or “yes, it may not happen. “It is not very artistic and carries social and political risks. Avoiding greetings or goodbyes might not make them too many friends or allies. .
14. The explanation
It’s like number 15 but potentially older socially and politically. At least you why you don’t need to shake hands. Be careful with your explanation. The words “dirty,” “dirty,” “nose-picking,” and “poop-laden” deserve not to be part of his explanation. Instead, offer a clinical explanation that necessarily says “it’s not you, it’s them. “This turns out to be the tactic used by German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer when he rejected Chancellor Angela Merkel’s attempted handshake, as this video from The Guardian shows:
13. The protrusion of the chest.
This has the merit of not touching your hands. However, there are risks. First of all, if you do not position yourself well, it can end up being “the kiss” without realizing it, which is rarely a very smart way to avoid transmitting germs if one of the two is inflamed and possibly not what one or either of you are. Looking. Even if you manage to avoid touching faces, you may get too close to their faces. Also, a blow to the chest doesn’t work for everyone. Never hit someone’s chest without knowing for sure that they agree with it. Overall, it’s not a wonderful replacement for a handshake.
12. The punch.
This has the merit of avoiding the other person’s hands and palms. People have no tendency to knuckle their noses unless they have gigantic nostrils. They are also less likely to touch things with the back of their hands, unless they have a tendency to use unusual flapping motions. A study published in the American Journal of Infection Control found that punching transmitted fewer germs than handshakes. However, the back of someone’s hands can come into contact with the eyes, nose, mouth, and buttocks, not necessarily at the same time. For example, the gesture of wiping snot would possibly involve the back of the hand. Also, the knuckles and back of the hand are still quite close to the hands and palms, making them vulnerable to spills. It’s like living right next to a bar. So if you’re taking the hit, you may still need to wash your hands afterwards. Also, don’t hit too hard. Otherwise, it becomes “the punch”, which can then become “the act of getting yourself fired”.
11. The handle of the foot.
This has turned social media upside down as evidenced here:
It’s new, so doing so may scare the other user. After all, kicking another user doesn’t tend to be a sign of respect. Only do this if the other user has a transparent concept of what you’re looking to do. Also, make sure your shoes are fastened or fastened properly. Flying a shoe in a user’s face absolutely defeats the goal of a friendly greeting or farewell. This may be another “get fired” edition.
10. The blow to the elbow.
Touching your eyes, nose, mouth, or buttocks with your elbows would require effort. This way, your elbows can be far enough away from the spaces on your body that are germ-carrying and vulnerable to germs. This video from the American Red Cross Gold Country Region explains why they replaced handshakes with pushing:
One possible complication is that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends coughing or sneezing into the top of the sleeve or the inside of the elbow. This can leave germs near and possibly on the elbow. Also, the elbow can be more complicated to do if you wear giant shoulder pads or a huge cape.
9. The wave.
This option completely avoids physical contact, as long as you don’t wave too wildly and slap the other user in the face. A slap, by the way, is a terrible salute. lose that with the wave. But you can potentially compensate by revealing an inconvenient detail about yourself, if any. For example, you can wave your hand and say, “Hey, I wore my clothes upside down yesterday. “If you’re going to say hello, make sure you do it correctly. An overzealous wave can make other people think you’re a Disney World mascot or someone who doesn’t get out of space much. The accompanying facial expression is also important. An exaggerated smile while greeting each other can seem scary.
9a. Jazz hands.
It is not different enough from the wave to merit its own act. But that’s not exactly the same as a wave. For example, making jazz hands can be very different from an undeniable wave if you’re giving a presidential speech or a sermon.
Jazz hands can be very different from those of a wave. (Photo: Getty)
8. That of a finger.
This uses one finger and not several fingers. A multi-finger dot can make it look like you’re looking to cast a spell on the user or get a dog treat. Scoring should be done conscientiously and not too competitively. A competitive point can make it look like you’re looking to draw attention to anything like a pimple. Your facial expression and posture should also be well synchronized. Don’t have an expression that sounds surprised, disgusted, or too intense. Don’t say “pull my finger” either.
7. The wink and the gun.
These can be combined or manufactured separately. The weapon is not a genuine weapon, which would nullify the purpose of the salute, but you must shape it into a weapon with your fingers. A common tactic is to provide a sound effect or a word while doing this. It can be simply clicking with your mouth or saying “back to you. “Don’t say “I like what I see” unless you’re referring to a piece of cake.
6. Thumbs up.
The Fonz, a character from the 1970s sitcom Happy Days, politicians and astronauts used this gesture. However, be careful. There are some parts of the global where this gesture can be rude. Also, make sure your thumb is facing up and not down.
5. The “seat up”.
It is a movement of the head up and down. You can pronounce the word “sup” at the same time or mean it. The use of this greeting makes it easier to use the word “bruh” in the resulting conversation.
4. The arch.
Japan has obviously been onto something. They have been using bowing as a greeting or farewell for years. Before leaning too much, remove any top accessories around your neck or replace your blouse pocket pocket that may fall to the floor. There are many diversifications of the bow, adding partial bows such as the “namaste”, which is a soft bow while your hands are pressed in combination and the “Corona Curtsy”, recently introduced by artist and actress Annika Connor. The “Corona Curtsy” has nothing to do with beer, but a knee bend that can be accompanied by a gentle bow and a step back.
3. The tip of the hat.
You may think it requires wearing a hat. But you can pretend you’re dressed in a hat and then give a virtual tip. Don’t take this claim too far. If you keep pretending you have an imaginary hat, the other user might start wondering about you. Also, make sure you don’t make the hat too big, whether real or imaginary.
2. Blinking.
This is a dance move where you hold the frame still for your shoulders, which you temporarily swap back and forth to look like a giant spray or anything looking to come out of a cocoon. This CBC video shows how to:
1. Any dance step.
The Charleston, the Robot, the Dougie, the Floss, the Carlton, the River Dance or the dance that John Travolta and Uma Thurman did in the movie Pulp Fiction. All of those can be viable greetings and goodbyes. Hey, you can even get artistic and make up a dance. At least you will be remembered.
Kissing and touching the cheeks can also transmit respiratory viruses. (Photo: Getty)
So what about kissing and touching your cheeks to say hello and say goodbye?To be sure, touching your face can be an even more direct way to transmit respiratory viruses. You may not be able to cover your face well with hand sanitizer or stick your face under the faucet of a public restroom after such a greeting. Even if you could, it might not prevent the virus from entering your eyes, nose, and mouth. So, also replace kissing with the aforementioned handshake alternatives.
SARS-CoV2 will undoubtedly have a number of lasting effects. One of them could be to replace the way other people greet each other and say goodbye to each other. Shaking hands may seem like a practical and smart way to build a relationship. Wouldn’t you rather see other people become Robots?