People shaking hands with each other

  • Thread starter Thread starter Bob Walance
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    covid-19
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the future of the hand-shaking tradition among humans, particularly in the context of societal changes following the Covid-19 pandemic. Participants explore the implications of cultural practices and the uncertainty surrounding future social interactions.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express interest in gauging the general consensus on the future of hand-shaking as a social custom.
  • One participant suggests that the return to hand-shaking may take a long time, contingent on the resolution of the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Another participant questions the exclusion of other forms of greeting, such as hugging and kissing on the cheek, which are culturally significant in some societies.
  • One participant argues that it is premature to speculate on the future of hand-shaking, indicating that outcomes could vary widely.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus, as there are multiple competing views regarding the future of hand-shaking and the impact of cultural practices.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects uncertainty about the timeline for societal changes and the influence of cultural norms on greeting practices.

Handshakes between people (post pandemic). What would you prefer?


  • Total voters
    11
  • Poll closed .
Bob Walance
Insights Author
Gold Member
Messages
84
Reaction score
55
It would be interesting to see what the general consensus is regarding the future of the hand-shaking tradition between us humans. Please respond to the poll. Thanks.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
I think it's going to be a long while -- after Covid-19 has basically disappeared.
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: berkeman, DrGreg, davenn and 1 other person
Bob Walance said:
It would be interesting to see what the general consensus is regarding the future of the hand-shaking tradition between us humans. Please respond to the poll. Thanks.
You're not going to include hugging and kissing on the cheek? These are acceptable greetings in some cultures.
 
  • Like
  • Love
Likes   Reactions: Tom.G, davenn and russ_watters
I think it's pointless to speculate now how things are going to be in a year, 18 month. Could be pretty good, could be awful.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
4K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
2K
Replies
2
Views
1K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
1K
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21
Views
4K
  • · Replies 36 ·
2
Replies
36
Views
6K
Replies
56
Views
7K