The Namaste is when the person greeting will usually say the word "Namaste" to the other, with their hands pressed together, and do a slight bow. Some countries in the Middle East do shake hands, but it might not be as firm as we would shake hands in the UK. In China, it's polite to shake hands more lightly too and it might last for as long as 10 seconds.
Other countries, like France, might also kiss on the cheek to say hello or goodbye. Handshakes that have made history. Hand shake is most unhygenic greeting. Luis Suarez refuses Patrice Evra handshake. These comments are now closed. Should MPs be allowed to do another job? How Christmas can still sparkle with plastic-free glitter. Meet the year-old world record breaking sprinter! Home Menu. Mars Insight celebration: Why do we shake hands?
Where did the handshake come from? Getty Images. This gravestone from BC shows people touching hands. This sketch shows two army generals in shaking hands. You can see the soldiers have swords down their left-hand sides. When are handshakes used?
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