[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by jebartle

Social distance compromised. How about a salute, maybe you've got a better idea?

I agree. It’s not that the bumping of elbows is likely to give you the virus or share it, but really, what is the sense! And for that matter, why in the world do people bump fists? It reminds me of boxers bumping fists before an attack.

I’m not very fond of shaking hands, either. Some men see it as an opportunity to express their desire to dominate, and that hurts. Let them do that with each other, but not with me. I’m a man who makes music with his hands and who does delicate repairs and writes books. So I already know I’m the alpha male in most groups. Don’t try to challenge me.

I used to work in Rwanda. There, when men and women shake hands, it’s almost like a caress. They slide their hands together and delicately clasp. It’s quite sensual. When I shake hands with people with small, delicate hands (generally women), I try to be very gentle. With men, a firm, dry handshake with no attempt to cause pain. But of course, these days, shaking hands is out of the question! At its best, though, a handshake is a sort of symbol of trust and acceptance as well as greeting. But it’s not very sanitary.

When we were little, hugging was rare. For the past decade, it seems like women I know or barely know tend to want a hug. That’s nice, though it surprises me. As for air-kissing, what silliness! “Mwa!” indeed! Ridiculous. Again, these are no longer done.

So, like you, I just keep my distance, nod, raise my hand and expose my palm to show I’m not armed and mean no harm. Why this weird need to touch?

[JanetMM]

Originally Posted by jebartle

Social distance compromised. How about a salute, maybe you've got a better idea?

How about the SPOCK palm out split finger “Live Long and Prosper”?! 🖖

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Going My Way

Touching elbows a stupid way to greet, just let your voice do the greeting!

This picture shows why after coughing or sneezing onto your elbow does not go hand in hand with touching elbows to greet someone...

Use the other elbow?

[kendi]

Originally Posted by Going My Way

They ask you to cough onto your elbow, but to welcome each other they say touch elbows. Who's the nitwit that comes up with these ideas......

Have you tried coughing onto the outside of your elbow lately? How about touching the inside of your elbow to another’s when greeting them?

[lem001]

Originally Posted by DeanFL

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on the golf course, we typically touch our putters to each other. That's pretty safe.


But a week ago, my putter may have gotten a touch of COVID. From that point on I've missed some easy putts. I think my putter has been coughing during the hit...damn. I may need to quarantine it.

Your only option is to chip in - and avoid putting

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your only option is to chip in - thus avoiding the need for the infected putter

[Two Bills]

My preferred method of greeting is the Haka!

[La lamy]

Originally Posted by Going My Way

They ask you to cough onto your elbow, but to welcome each other they say touch elbows. Who's the nitwit that comes up with these ideas......

Totally agree. The stupidest thing to "prevent" Covid transmission. Smile and wave will do for me.

[Rodneysblue]

Let’s try the good ole booty bump from the disco days. 😂

Originally Posted by jebartle

Social distance compromised. How about a salute, maybe you've got a better idea?

[Rodneysblue]

Doesy doe

Originally Posted by kendi

Have you tried coughing onto the outside of your elbow lately? How about touching the inside of your elbow to another’s when greeting them?

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by jebartle

Social distance compromised. How about a salute, maybe you've got a better idea?

Go ahead and shake hands. Then use hand cleaner. No biggy.

[SteveG]

Originally Posted by jebartle

Social distance compromised. How about a salute, maybe you've got a better idea?

Eye contact, "nice playing with you", and a head nod should do the trick.

[trekker954]

I saw (via newsclip in Canada) a foot tap which I liked, however, in our flipflop state of Florida, that probably wouldn't work too well. But it is a cute idea.

[Jima64]

fist bump, elbow bump, high five,,,, all so dumb till I saw the one about a foot bumps, omg,,, how about just saying hello and smile.