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iwarburton
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:42 pm Post subject: Hallo and Goodbye |
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An article in yesterday's Telegraph suggested that the time-honoured handshake is being used less these days, especially amongst younger people.
It's being said that it's being superseded by the airkiss, hug, high fives etc.
I can't say that I've noticed any diminution in shaking hands and this continues to be my most favoured greeting or parting symbol with young and old alike.
How about you?
Ian. |
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Briant
Joined: 02 Jun 2007 Posts: 964 Location: Liverpool England UK
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:52 pm Post subject: Shake hands! |
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There was a character in 'Law and Order' on TV last night who declined to shake hands but if he had to then he used a medical gel! Also 'Monk' on TV avoids human contact if at all possible! |
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RockitRon
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I've not been tempted to high-five anybody
If I'm lucky, a hug and a kiss on the cheek is nice to/from our female friends, otherwise it's handshakes all round, chaps. _________________ Ron |
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Angela W
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 7229 Location: North Yorkshire
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: Hallo and Goodbye |
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iwarburton wrote: | An article in yesterday's Telegraph suggested that the time-honoured handshake is being used less these days, especially amongst younger people.
It's being said that it's being superseded by the airkiss, hug, high fives etc.
I can't say that I've noticed any diminution in shaking hands and this continues to be my most favoured greeting or parting symbol with young and old alike.
How about you?
Ian. |
At a recent staff meeting our GM freaked out when it was suggested that we all shake hands. I'm pleased to say that none of the other options above were attempted either! _________________ Pirate Johnnie Walker played my request on 11 April 2009 |
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Mark Mayhew
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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At my place of work we usually shake each other by the throat or by the balls (including the women) -never hands though-far too gentle. |
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