On: Hand Shaking Is So Medieval. Let’s End It.

[theoneill]

"Whenever I do shake a hand I’m completely aware of it, can’t stop thinking about it, until I can wash my hands."

This seems to be more an article about Arrington than about social customs.

[zcrar70 → theoneill]

Yup, agreed - he obviously has a particular neurosis, and seems to hope/expect that the population of the world will change their habits accordingly...

[patio11 → zcrar70]

the population of the world will change their habits accordingly

I went to dinner tonight with 9 people from 4 countries and got bowed, hugged, and airkissed, but the only other shaker in the room was the Japanese salaryman. OK, check that, the other Japanese salaryman.