what would be the best replacement for the handshake?

brainhulk

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I have been refraining from offering to handshake for years. I will do it soley out of courtesy to the other party. Am I being hypochondriac much? or should society phase out this gesture?

I have some suggestions like maybe a simple nod, the crane technique? striking a pose (vogue, magnum, or bluesteel)?
 

fstime

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Eastern Asians got it right, the bow is the way to go.

No contact with the other party necessary.
 

slayer202

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phase it out. tell everyone who offers their hand that you don't shake hands because it's a silly gesture. it will catch on slowly
 

FoBoT

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elbow bump
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lxskllr

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sniff assholes. It seems to work well with dogs, and they're very social.