During the epidemic, what are the ways in the world to say hello instead of shaking hands?

In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 epidemic, what is the common etiquette all over the world? Shaking hands is no longer suitable during the epidemic, and hugging is definitely not good. As a result, some new greetings have emerged, including bumping elbows, touching feet, clenching fists, folding hands and so on.

It is clear that COVID-19 can be transmitted from person to person, and the distance between people is also very far, but the distance between bodies does not mean the distance between hearts. Friendly people will no longer shake hands, hug or stick together, because it will spread the virus. So how to express the friendship between people? The wise man changed the way of shaking hands, from hand contact to elbow contact. Elbow-to-elbow contact is not as formal as shaking hands, but there is a playful feeling, as if two people are saying: hey, buddy, hello!

Others invented the way of touching feet. As we all know, human limbs are the most flexible. Since the hand can't touch it, the foot can always touch it. Feet can't be used for eating, drinking and carrying things, and socks and shoes are wrapped. The way of touching feet is also very safe, but it needs two people to cooperate well and has certain flexibility. For example, two young people touch their feet, one foot touches the other, and the other foot is used to keep balance. If the balance is not good, people will easily fall down. Therefore, the way of touching feet to say hello is still suitable for young people. This kind of foot touching is like a sign, a celebration ceremony.

In China, traditional culture has far-reaching influence. Shaking hands is not our local etiquette, but fuels really originated in China. When they met, they shook their fists, which reminded us of the scene of chivalrous meeting in ancient times. As early as 3000 years ago, boxing ceremony was popular in China, with the left hand on the top and the right hand on the bottom to show respect for another person. If your right hand is on the top and your left hand is on the bottom, it means provocation, so don't make mistakes when you hold a boxing ceremony.

Namaste ceremony, also known as the crossing ceremony, originated in India. At first, it was a common etiquette of Buddhists, and later it extended to daily life, giving people a sense of humility.

Have you learned how to use various manners? Which one did you use during the epidemic?