Where is shaking hands come from

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If so, let us know by emailing us at bigquestions mentalfloss. BY Austin Thompson. An engraving by Hinchliff after Mariette. Big Questions coronavirus History mystery News. Now the question is whether family, friends and business associates are vaccinated. Her approach is to announce up front that she is, then ask bluntly whether a hug or handshake is desired. It is not like you and your roommate shake hands every time you walk in the door.

Business Law Southwest, which advises businesses in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas, offered at the beginning of the pandemic to help create new workplace guidelines — such as a no-handshake policy.

Sections U. Science Technology Business U. To shake hands or not? An age-old human gesture now in limbo. In Tibet sticking out your tongue can be a way of welcoming people. In New Zealand, Maori greet each other by touching noses. Ethiopian men touch shoulders, and in the Democratic Republic of Congo, male friends touch foreheads. In many Asian countries, people bow to each other when meeting. And in some European countries, as well as Arab countries, hugs or kisses on the cheek are more the norm.

The history of the handshake dates back to the 5th century B.