Alternatives to hand shaking are needed when there is danger of catching a coronavirus .Several are being used at meetings of Toastmasters International in Singapore and many other meetings. The old high five, striking palms together, also has to go, at least temporarily.
No kissing, not children, not the elderly.
Traditional handshake.
We cannot all wear head to food protection supplied to health care officials.
Here are some options:
1 Nod.
2 Bow. Bow and nod.
3 Namaste and bow.
Namaste - palms together. Common in India and Asia.
Namaste in Indian hotel.
4 Chinese fist.
Chinese fist. Photo by Angela Lansbury.
5 Salute (aye, aye captain style).
6 Greek style, strike your own chest with your right palm.
7 Carry a tray.
If you are likely to forget, or wish to conceal your intentions, carry a tray. For example, greet guests by carrying a tray of glasses of water. Or carry a plate of food. Or a tray with the agenda, papers to give to each guest, pens, or free gifts such as key rings, or name badges. Separate the handouts so each person takes one item, without touching the other items.
Best to carry a tray with both hands. But even with one hand, you obviously cannot carry a tray level whilst shaking hands.
How to say goodbye?
8 Wave
9 Blow a kiss
10 Thumbs up
How to avoid kisses?
11 Hug
Wear long sleeves, Wear long gloves.
12 Wear a large Hat
Wear a hat with a brim and ear muffs, such as a deerstalker or Sherlock holmes hat.
Wear a sombrero or large hat with a large map so you cannot be taken by surprise.
13 Wear a motorcycle helmet.
14 Sit on a motorbike.
15 Wear swimming goggles.
16 Wear ski goggles.
17 Wear a surgical face mask.
18 Sit on a horse.
19 Stand behind an aggressive dog, or an over friendly dog. Sit behind a dog.
Do not kiss children nor babies.
20 Sit on a high chair on a dais.
21 Or stay on a dais, on a high step-on podium.
22 Or behind a lectern.
23 During the refreshment break, hold a cup in one hand and a plate of food in the other hand.
24 Conduct meetings online.
25 When travelling - Suitcase.
Keep a stroller or suitcase or white cane or walking stick in front of you. Have another large backpack or suitcase on wheels behind you.
26 Travel in a wheelchair. Request a wheelchair at an airport. Keeps people at a neight, at a distance and speeds you past the queue or, as the Americans say, line-up.
27 Wear a large hat with the word China on it. Or a tee-shirt featuring a Chinese city. Also keeps a seat free next to you when on the bus or train.
28 Copy the Chinese in Wuhan and Hubei. Cover your face with a plastic bag with holes or a half of grapefruit.
29 Tip A High Hat
30 Curtsey
Michelle Obama did this with a child.
31 Wear a fancy dress mask
32 Wear workplace goggles
32 Air kiss
33 Pirate's ahoy
34 Wink
35 Raise glasses in a toast
36 Carry a large bunch of flowers and/or prayer book (bride)
37 Arm stretch salute
Stay safe
Author
Angela Lansbury, President of Braddell Heights Advanced Toastmasters Club, Singapore. Area S3 director. Member of Harrovians Toastmasters Club, UK. See previous post on not shaking hands. Please bookmark and share your favourite posts.
No kissing, not children, not the elderly.
Traditional handshake.
We cannot all wear head to food protection supplied to health care officials.
Here are some options:
1 Nod.
2 Bow. Bow and nod.
3 Namaste and bow.
Namaste - palms together. Common in India and Asia.
Namaste in Indian hotel.
4 Chinese fist.
Chinese fist. Photo by Angela Lansbury.
5 Salute (aye, aye captain style).
6 Greek style, strike your own chest with your right palm.
7 Carry a tray.
If you are likely to forget, or wish to conceal your intentions, carry a tray. For example, greet guests by carrying a tray of glasses of water. Or carry a plate of food. Or a tray with the agenda, papers to give to each guest, pens, or free gifts such as key rings, or name badges. Separate the handouts so each person takes one item, without touching the other items.
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How to say goodbye?
8 Wave
9 Blow a kiss
10 Thumbs up
How to avoid kisses?
11 Hug
Wear long sleeves, Wear long gloves.
12 Wear a large Hat
Wear a hat with a brim and ear muffs, such as a deerstalker or Sherlock holmes hat.
Wear a sombrero or large hat with a large map so you cannot be taken by surprise.
13 Wear a motorcycle helmet.
14 Sit on a motorbike.
15 Wear swimming goggles.
16 Wear ski goggles.
17 Wear a surgical face mask.
18 Sit on a horse.
19 Stand behind an aggressive dog, or an over friendly dog. Sit behind a dog.
Do not kiss children nor babies.
20 Sit on a high chair on a dais.
21 Or stay on a dais, on a high step-on podium.
22 Or behind a lectern.
23 During the refreshment break, hold a cup in one hand and a plate of food in the other hand.
24 Conduct meetings online.
25 When travelling - Suitcase.
Keep a stroller or suitcase or white cane or walking stick in front of you. Have another large backpack or suitcase on wheels behind you.
26 Travel in a wheelchair. Request a wheelchair at an airport. Keeps people at a neight, at a distance and speeds you past the queue or, as the Americans say, line-up.
27 Wear a large hat with the word China on it. Or a tee-shirt featuring a Chinese city. Also keeps a seat free next to you when on the bus or train.
28 Copy the Chinese in Wuhan and Hubei. Cover your face with a plastic bag with holes or a half of grapefruit.
29 Tip A High Hat
30 Curtsey
Michelle Obama did this with a child.
31 Wear a fancy dress mask
32 Wear workplace goggles
32 Air kiss
33 Pirate's ahoy
34 Wink
35 Raise glasses in a toast
36 Carry a large bunch of flowers and/or prayer book (bride)
37 Arm stretch salute
Stay safe
Author
Angela Lansbury, President of Braddell Heights Advanced Toastmasters Club, Singapore. Area S3 director. Member of Harrovians Toastmasters Club, UK. See previous post on not shaking hands. Please bookmark and share your favourite posts.
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